Tough question to answer as many boomers are faced with the fact that their parents might not be in a position to live alone, yet cannot afford the cost of a nursing home. With teenage children still home and aging parents to worry about, there are other options available to help the 'sandwich' generation. One would be to consider a multi-family residence with one or two bedroom suites on the first floor. This provides easy access for the senior parents while providing privacy. The other option would be to consider Adult Day Care for the parent. Adult Day care is cost effective, provides socialization for the senior while stabilizing the worry that caregivers often go through on a daily basis. Housing and caring for your senior parents are issues that have to be carefully looked in the upcoming years.
Chris...I am in this category for sure. I have a 15 year old son and a 75 year old dad & 67 year old mom. They are living comfortably at this time but are both in different states where I cant just pop-in and see them. This is definately something I will be faced with soon. Thanks for the post, I never knew there were such things as Adult Day Care.
Tara...Thanks for your post. Adult Day Care is a cost effective way for your parents to be involved in a safe envorionment that provides socialization without the loss of their independence. Most State and local municipalites have Adult Day Care Assocations which will provide you with detailed information on programs in their area. You'll find a lot of caregiver support, too! Caregiver support is essential and you'll learn that there are many others who share the same experience.
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