Pensioner in Denmark: Difference between revisions

Usually it was in the family when such an elderly couple "waived their bed" to a daughter and son-in-law to take possession of their home. Then there was perhaps only family members grace and mercy (or even worse, poor housing) that assure the elderly a secure living situation until their death.

''Aftægt'' could typically consist of food or different means in everyday life. For example, it could be agreed upon by ''aftægtsfolkene'' (those overseeing the pension process) that those receiving pension should have certain amounts of milk, butter, bacon, peas, rye, fuel, fodder, and stall space for a few animals. Those housing the pensioners must also help with things such as washing and transportation. ''Aftægtsfolkene'' could live in a ''aftægtstue'' and eat, etc. together with the farm's new residents. But there were occasionally also special ''aftægtshuse'' (pensioner houses) for the aged. As a rule, it was also a part of the agreement that the pensioners had a decent burial according to parish practice when they died.