Is a Home Share Right for Your Parents?

If your parents want to stay at home but have more house than they can handle, it may be time to find them a roommate who's short on cash but long on energy.

ID:: 3378
First Published:: 04-Sep-2007
Last updated on: Tuesday September 04, 2007
Related Topics:: home share , mother , managing care , roommates , understanding independent living , independent living
Summary:: How to help your parents determine whether sharing their home with a tenant who can help with the housework (and the cash flow) is the right housing alternative for them.

Posted by Anonymous 10 months ago

Interesting idea. There are those seniors who value their independence and are accustomed to having things their own way; however, there are just as many who would love to share space.
Posted by Anonymous 11 months ago

Thank you for this article! I had never thought of this as an option, but there's definitely a seed planted now.

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