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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
Husband wants me to live with his bed-ridden father and aging mother while he and his siblings are living their lives.
14 Answersbrandee Answered 22 hours agoMy MIL, who is currently in rehabilitation, can’t live alone anymore. She needs to move in with my wife and I. Should I leave?
32 AnswersMargaretMcKen Replied Sep 23, 2024My 84 year old mother that I’ve been caregiving for 5 months is now threatening to evict me.
7 Answersbrandee Answered Sep 23, 2024Unwilling to be sucked into the care of in-laws. How do I make this message clear?
7 AnswersBurntCaregiver Answered Sep 21, 2024
Multi-generational Living Discussions
The Karpman Drama Triangle
18 CommentsAlvaDeer Commented Sep 19, 2024Wow, what happened? Mom quickly sent away a visitor who made an effort to come see her.
13 CommentsAnabanana Commented Aug 19, 2024My mother just turned 97 and lives with my husband and I. She is a narcissist. I am in hospice and not well. How do I handle moving her?
11 CommentsJoAnn29 Commented Jul 25, 2024Not okay.
9 CommentsJoAnn29 Commented Jul 12, 2024
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