Preparing for a Big Change: Advice on Moving Your Parent into Your Household

With such a large percentage of the population aging, we thought it would be helpful to post a series of articles around the subject of aging parents. Having been through it myself, I know how stressful yet rewarding it can be. This first article is about moving your parent into your home. Here are some points to consider before making this important decision. If you’re preparing to move your mother or father (or both) into your home, you may be wondering if it’s a good idea, or even how to make it work. It’s natural to want to help your parent if he or she is sick or in financial straits but it is important to understand that such a major transition can have it ups and downs. Introducing a parent into your home could potentially disrupt the lives of