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Living with Elderly Parents: Do You Regret the Decision?
Regardless of who moves in with whom, living with aging parents is a serious decision that affects family relationships, careers, finances, and the physical and mental health of all members in the household.
374 CommentsShould Your Elderly Loved One Move in With You?
Moving an aging parent in with you can be complicated. A realistic approach toward multigenerational living will help you determine how living with an elder will affect the entire family dynamic.
14 CommentsThis Is What Happened When My Parents Moved In
Eleven years have passed since my parents moved in with my husband and me. What I didn’t anticipate was that opening up our home to my mom and dad would, in a sense, shut the door to our refuge.
80 CommentsMultigenerational Households: The Ins and Outs of In-law Suites
A multigenerational household may seem convenient, but there are many important factors to consider before moving to a larger home or building an addition to accommodate an elder.
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Multi-generational Living Questions
I feel very taken advantage of. What is fair?
19 AnswersKNance72 Replied 2 hours agoDo dementia patients act differently with different people?
30 AnswersMiaMoor Replied 2 hours agoI need a list of questions to review with my family. I want something to spark discussions for potential areas to be discussed.
14 AnswersMargaretMcKen Answered 9 hours agoI have a mother that has been diagnosed with dementia. I am trying to find placement for her because she is inviting felons into my home.
8 AnswersGeaton777 Answered 10 hours ago
Multi-generational Living Discussions
What to do when your 88-year-old aunt that lives with you refuses to get tested for dementia?
9 CommentsBeatty Commented May 11, 2024The Karpman Drama Triangle
6 CommentsNeedHelpWithMom Commented May 7, 2024What behaviors are hard for you to deal with when caregiving for a family member with dementia?
15 CommentsMeDolly Commented Feb 4, 2024How to handle mom screaming and becoming increasingly infantile and demanding?
15 CommentsRhetorica Commented Oct 11, 2023
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