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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’m downsizing to an apartment now that the kids are grown and out of the house.

My parents (85 and 92) still live in their house. They have been very resistant to moving out. They’re still independent for the most part and in good shape, but their house is 3 stories and it’s a lot for them to handle.

The building where I’m moving has larger apartments and I think they could be really comfortable there. Obviously, I’d be able to check in on them a lot more regularly than I currently do.

The downside is that I can envision a scenario where I’d get knocks on my door all the time from my dad...but at 92 in a way I want to be there for him  whenever he’d want to see me.

Am I crazy? Is this a terrible idea? Has anyone done this? [/quote]

Done it and it worked out great for a number of years, till the time they were independent and able. After my dad had stroke, dad and mom moved in with my brother. They also visited all the kids and stayed with us for several months at a time. Each of us had rooms set up for them. If they wanted to travel or go somewhere to visit, one of us (siblings) escorted them everywhere, and that continued for a few more years.  When dad became bed-ridden, they stayed at my brother's and then we all visited them very frequently. Dad died at home with my brother and mom with him. We also had caregivers who looked after his needs supervised by my mom and brother.  Mom and my brother did not trust anyone to take care of him correctly, so they basically were there all the time. My dad passed away with a smile on his face. [/quote]

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