What do you think about Michelle Obama's mom moving in?

I think it's easy if the third generation is in good health but when the elderly person is sick or has alzheimers it is a whole different story because they are adding work and not easing the workload.

If the president's mother in law had alzheimers like my MIL that would be bad for them but wouldn't it be great for the cause?? I wonder what that would be like.

I can see why the Obama's are having Michelle's mom move in.....a lot will be going on and her continued help will be needed with their young girls.

We're currently having construction done to our house to make room for my mom to move in with my family (husband, 3 kids ages 10-15).  This has been a long process that is moving along now with the sale of her house, distributing of her things to my sibs and myself.......I'm pretty stressed already, but know it's the right thing to do.  She is in good health in her mid-80's.  Many friends have told me I'm making the biggest mistake by doing this.  I'm interested in seeing the feedback regarding this topic and the Obama's family. 

  i think it's a great idea when you have enugh room in the house for the older person to have their own space  so you're not stepping on each others toes all the time -- that's been the key to thigns going smoothly for us with a live in parent (my mom whos 78). wish we had her own kitchen too but cant have everything --

We know all of the stereotype jokes about the mother-in-law, sigh, what can you do about those unfunny "jokes"..........Late night has been having a blast.........But the truth is that it is great for the girls to have safe and trusted care. SInce it seems Michelle turned out as a goood, and accomplished woman who seems to be a good wife and mother as well.........Well, one can only assume that her mom has these good qualities, too. It still means that there will be adjustments

to be made for personal issues and space, buy it also seems that LOVE will be the key to all.

 As others have responded it depends on the mental and physical conditions of the first generation.  This wouldn't work with my family. I'm divorced and recently retired. I took care of my dad for 5 months by  myself, without sibling support. My dad is of the generation that believes a woman's main job is to stay at home and care for others which resulted in my being care giver 24/7. During this time he lost his vision. But according to his regular check-ups his blood pressure, etc. is better than mine. I ended up with health issues. I was eventually able to get professional health care at home for my dad so that I could live in another home, but in the same town. Both of my brothers are also retired but Dad calls me first for everything, resulting in my screening of calls. I do help him once a week with anything. But I now have time for myself.