And this is a bad thing how? Fifty percent of people 85 and older have Alzheimer’s. Lots of people can’t afford a full time caregiver like my parents have, both under 85 and both with Alzheimer’s. Thank Gd these older children love them enough to move back in with them and return the love they were given.
Many elderly do have money or a solid house. Family should share their resources. And their loving care. I heard that one of my neighbors has 4 generations in their home. Gd bless them.
This is actually how most American families lived until about 1950.
Or, you could be like my husband and I. My mom lives in a little house right here on our property that we built for her. We pay her electricity and water bills. She pays no rent. I take her to her doctor appointments, shopping, etc. She’ll be 80 this year and I’m glad we can do it. AND, we do this all on my hubbys income. I stay home, take care of her, and make sure my 16 year old son is on top of his on-line schooling everyday. Luckily, no Alzheimers. She has a number of malady’s, but still takes care of herself mostly. Does her own cooking, laundry, cleaning, etc. I couldn’t imagine putting her in a home.
A good study of world culture would be who is honoring their parents and taking care of them. I could probably do it online.
Nice to see that someone agrees with me-I’d give anything to have my mom alive and right here with me-most of my family lives in multigenerational homes, especially the ranchers. If it all goes to hell, my bro and his family are welcome with me, too-and I don’t think it is an ethnic thing with us-families living on one property or in one house was common until the early 20th century. I think it is the best way to BE a family...