A few months ago a close friend and I discussed the possibility of sharing a home together. At first it seemed like a good idea, but as we talked more about it, I came to realize that it probably …
Pressured to Move Closer to Adult Children? (How to Get Them to Stop.)
The holiday season arrived and the traveling began. Adult children hosted their parents, or traveled with the grandchildren to the homes of their parents. We journey great distances to see mom and …
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Letting Go of Good Housemates
Letting go of a good housemate is a sad thing. But it happens. For a good percentage of my adult life I've lived in a shared housing environment--platonic and romantic--where in all cases it …
When An Adult Child Needs a Home
Almost 20 years ago, my late partner and I were faced with the issue of an adult child needing a home. My partner's son had broken up with his girlfriend, had been living with his brother and his …
When Failing Health Forces You to Make Lifestyle Changes
Failing health can mean living in a wheelchair. This is about Tasha, my best friend, and her failing health. Tasha was recently diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or ALS. This …
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Silvernest: A Home-Mate Yenta
In our continuing series of services that provide home-sharing options, we take a look at Silvernest: a pioneering service that's specifically targeted to empty-nesters and boomers, which helps …