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[quote=Anonymous]I think this could work really well for some families. I think everyone (you, your spouse, your parents, your kids, too) needs to be honest upfront though on what the expectations are for time together and assistance. Things to figure out:
* how many meals are week (or month) do you think you will have together? Who would cook those meals, or pay for them if you go out?
* Will you drive them to all of their doctors appointments, or will they need to make their own arrangements?
* Will you expect them to do any babysitting or pet sitting?
* Will you do their yard work as well as your own? What about house cleaning?
* Will you take them grocery shopping or do the shopping for them?
* Are you free to pop in at any time without an invitation (this goes both ways)?
* How will they develop their own social network? Their old one is 2 hours away.
* How friendly is your neighborhood to walking and wheelchairs? I think this can be a big quality of life item for seniors.
* How would you feel about this if it were your in-laws, not your parents?

These are some of the things that have gone through my head as we are encouraging my MIL to move to DC from GA. I would honestly prefer that she not live next door, or really even within a mile. That might sound mean, but I think we might both go a little batty if we were too close together.[/quote]

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