Living with Elderly Parents: How's It Going?

...Many people are facing the fact that their sweet intentions have taken a sour turn. Certainly, for some, the decision to cohabitate with their elders works out fine. Two or even three generations residing in the same home can work. It can work when there is plenty of space so that everyone has some degree of privacy. It can work when there is respect for one another and a place to go when one has had enough family time. It can work when there is plenty of cooperation, planning beforehand and even some respite care for the elder, should that be needed. Read the full article on Agingcare about how some people regret the decision to live with their elderly parents: Support a caregiver or jump start discussion in support groups with real stories - for bulk orders of Minding Our Elders e-mail Carol  I'm honored to be among over 50 presenters in this summit who want to help make your caregiving journey easier. Click the image to learn more:                 Related StoriesUnearned Guilt Intrinsic to Most CaregivingAbused Adult Children May Need to Decline Role as Primary Caregiver5 Positive Effects of Providing Long-term Care 
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