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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.
368 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.
13 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.
79 CommentsMultigenerational Living: The Ins and Outs of In-law Suites
A multigenerational household may seem convenient, but there are many factors to consider before moving to a larger home or building an addition to accomodate an elder.
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Multi-generational Living Questions
What good would professional counseling do for a family caregiver?
24 AnswersMom is living with my brother and his wife. It's caused tension between my brother and his wife. We don't want to put her in a home. Advice?
11 Answersnotgoodenough Answered Feb 22, 2021Any ideas on how to close off the kitchen from mother-in-law (81 with Alzheimer's) and father-in-law (82 with dementia)?
8 AnswersMy mother has Alzheimer's and is getting paranoid about me and accuses me of stealing...What can I do?
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Multi-generational Living Discussions
I am new to this forum, so happy I came across it. I’m hoping I’m not alone with how I feel and seeking some advice from all the “Pros.”
14 CommentsCountrymouse Commented Feb 15, 2021Don't know what happened to the "my whine moment?" I am having a self pity party and need someplace safe to share.
8 CommentsNo question, just thank you for being here.
3 CommentsNeedHelpWithMom Commented Jan 12, 2021Michael Apted has Died---Creator of the UP series which started with 7 Up.
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