Caring Connections Spring 2009 Edition

Too Close for Comfort?
While adjusting to his new Washington, D.C. residence, President Barack Obama clearly had a lot on his mind, including ensuring that his mother-in-law was also settling in comfortably. Like 3.6 million older parents, First Lady Michelle Obama's mother, Marion Robinson, is living with her adult children... read full article

Your Place or Mine?
Are you contemplating moving several generations under one roof? If you're already living the intergenerational life, perhaps your family has encountered a few challenges. Regardless of the situation, you or your senior loved ones probably have many questions, such as... read full article

Emotional Issues
Independent research conducted by the Boomer Project on behalf of Home Instead Senior Care sheds new light on the growing population of family caregivers who are choosing to live with and provide care for a parent, stepparent or older relative. One of the factors driving this trend is the need for emotional support... read full article

Senior-Friendly Homes
Most people don't think about the hazards a typical home can hold for an older adult, but the dangers can become frighteningly evident after a senior moves in. Adult children who move a senior loved one into their homes, or who choose to move into a senior's home, should... read full article

Considering Your Budget
Balancing the financial affairs of a multigenerational household should be approached in much the same way as a college roommate arrangement. That's the advice of Adriane Berg, author, CEO of the boomer consulting company Generation Bold, and a founder of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. She advises... read full article