Economic Realities Advice for Caregivers in Multi-Generational Households

A combination of rising health care costs and the economic downturn mean more and more families are piling into one house together, especially when a loved one needs to be cared for.

“It’s like a perfect storm, but not so perfect for relationships,” said Dr. Debra Castaldo (debracastaldo.com), a family and couples therapist and faculty member at Rutgers University Institute for the Family. “The economy has a lot to do with this – adult children might bring an elderly parent in to live with them [to provide senior care] because retirement living is really expensive.” Read more at Homewatch CareGivers...