Inviting elderly parent to live next door -- thoughts?
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Anonymous
| I can't figure out how crazy this idea is. My parents are 80 years old and live 2 hours away. They have been in the same house for 50 years, but due to recent health issues (a fall) they have needed extra care of late. Even before the health issues, they were considering moving out of their home. Finances are not a problem (they have substantial savings, a good pension and long-term care insurance.) Meanwhile, my neighbor just told me that she will be selling her house in the spring (we are in a row house and share a wall.) My neighbor's house is handicapped accessible, as her husband was in a wheelchair. I am thinking my parents should buy it and, if the time comes, use their long-term care insurance to have help come in. I would be next door and could provide company, assistance with errands, connection to family, etc. It seems like it makes sense, but maybe I'm crazy. Thoughts? |
Anonymous
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I think that would be amazing!
My family has done this with elderly relatives. It's great because they can bring over food, help clean a bit more, but the elderly person is still very independent. |
Anonymous
| Sounds like a great idea if they are up for it. |
Anonymous
|
sounds good.
i think we will see more of this in the future. families coming back to live closer, more multi-generational households even with white people, etc. |
Anonymous
+1 |
Anonymous
| It sounds perfect to me. |
Anonymous
| Sounds ideal: a house that's handicap-accessible right next door, giving you proximity while retaining privacy! |
Anonymous
| Awesome! |
Anonymous
| I would totally do this. |
Anonymous
| Talk to the neighbor now and lock it in. This is a perfect solution, if your parents are game. |
Anonymous
| I think its great. When I was a child, my grandmother rented the house behind us for several years after my grandfather died. It was an opportunity for us to get to know her better, and she helped my mom while my mom could keep a watch over her. |
Anonymous
| Can my mom move in next to you as well? |
Anonymous
| Sounds ideal. |
Anonymous
| Go for it. It's less time away from your nuclear family taking care of them next door. |
Anonymous
| Sounds ideal! How fortunate for you and your parents |