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There are many reasons for family members to move in together, to care for grandpa, or grandma, to help out those who have become disabled, to share the caregiving duties, etc. Are you living with oth

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Living Together , Caregiving, and Family Issues. Are you a caregiver for elderly parents ?

posted at July 17, 2012 11:41 AM EDT

BettyCM

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First: September 16, 2011
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There are many reasons for family members to move in together, to care for grandpa, or grandma, to help out those who have become disabled, to share the caregiving duties, etc. Are you living with other family members to help them out? Does it make it affordable and easier for everyone? Or, are there some real problems created by this living arrangement?
What have you done to make it better? Are you able to find peace and quiet? Are you finding it stressful, and need some advice? Tell us about your family and how moving in together has changed your life and theirs.

There are assistive technology devices that you can use to help care for your loved ones. To find some helpful ideas go here;
http://www.abledata.com/abledata.cfm?CFID=50890616&CFTOKEN=bf16986044c11f39-70186C29-DA2D-E9E8-76DB8F979AFD75A5&jsessionid=04302799ad982aefae423f1b2c2a2e2186a2

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