Is It Wise For Your Elderly Loved One to Move in with You?

Photo credit Alex Pavloff Decades ago, having grandparents move in with you was fairly common, and it often worked well. It did for my family. My parents built a new house that could accommodate all the different generations and afforded some privacy for all. Grandma moved in, and the arrangement worked. My mom did not work outside the home, so there was nearly always someone home with Grandma. I was also a born caregiver and gladly did what I could to help with both my toddler sister and my grandmother. Read the full article on Agingcare about the wisdom of having your parents move in with you: MedicareFAQ – Medicare Resource Center Support a caregiver or jump-start discussion in support groups with real stories - for bulk orders of Minding Our Elders e-mail Carol                  Related StoriesA New Year Calls for a New Attitude Toward CaregivingTry to Avoid These Mistakes When Caregiving for Someone Living With Alzheimer'sDiscover the Differences Between Palliative Care and Hospice 
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