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Things to consider before inviting Why not give the BALL a CALL? an aging relative to move in Carole As many seniors age, their ability to live independently is compromised. An older adult may suffer from a medical condition that makes it difficult or impossible for him or her to drive an automobile or manage day-to-day life independently. In such instances, many younger relatives opt to invite an aging parent or grandparent into their homes, a decision that men and women should not take lightly. Asking an aging relative to move into your home is often a selfless decision rooted in the affection you feel for that person. But there are certain things to consider about your home as well as your finances before inviting an aging relative to move in. Space in the home When your household is taking on a new member, you will obviously need to find some space for that person. But if you’re currently at full capacity, then you will need to determine if the space you have is truly capable of handling an additional member of the household. Seniors often value their privacy, so sharing a room is not an ideal option nor one that your relative is likely to
embrace. If you determine you’ll need to remodel or add a new suite to your home, it’s important to know that such projects can be very expensive,
seniors, either. For example, seniors whose physical condition is less than ideal might not be able to get up or down stairs easily and might find
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with a room addition very likely costing close to or more than six figures. But men and women with lots of available space in their home may find their home is not ideal for
walking from room to room in a large house to be too physically taxing. Before inviting an aging relative into your home, be sure the space available in your home is suitable for that person and their particular
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