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You probably never thought you'd be living with your parents again. However, if you are like the millions of other adults with aging parents who can't afford assisted living, you need an alternate plan. Inviting your elderly parent to move in is a big decision that can affect every aspect of your family's life. This straightforward, supportive guide will walk you through the decisions and planning necessary to make it work, including how to:

David Horgan is an award-winning medical educator, filmmaker, and director who shares his firsthand account of what to do, what not to do, and what can happen (the good and the bad) when a parent moves in. He has been interviewed on this subject by USA Today and ABC News. Horgan has been repeatedly interviewed by NPR, ABC, NBC, CNN, USA Today, New York Times, Boston Globe, Boston Herald, Entertainment Weekly, and other media outlets. He lives in Ludlow, MA. Shira Block is a popular lecturer, freelance writer, and personal coach. She is the author of The Way Home and Step-by-Step Miracles: A Practical Guide to Achieving Your Dream. She is currently completing her Master's in Psychology and Counseling with a concentration in Family Therapy. She lives in Wilbraham, MA.

Acknowledgments	p. xi
Introduction	p. xv
When They Can No Longer Care for Themselves	p. 1
The Moving-In Quiz	p. 17
Expect the Unexpected	p. 53
Setting the Stage for Success	p. 71
Managing and Protecting Your Parent's Assets	p. 81
The Big Move	p. 113
Your Newly Expanded Family	p. 125
Creating and Maintaining Family Harmony	p. 137
Your Parent's Perspective	p. 147
Preserving Core Family Unity	p. 167
Coming to Terms with Your Decision	p. 185
Conclusion	p. 195
Glossary of Eldercare Terms	p. 197
Additional Resources	p. 213
Eldercare Checklists	p. 217
Your Parent's Financial Statement	p. 227
Index	p. 230
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When Your Parent Moves in

When Your Parent Moves in

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