Niederhaus, Sharon Graham, 1942-

Together Again : a creative guide to successful multigenerational living. / txt Sharon Graham Niederhaus and John L. Graham. - First M. Evans edition - xviii, 299 p. ill. ; 23 cm. Book

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:
Acknowledgments ix --
Introduction: Dodging the Nursing Home xi --
Part I : The Benefits --
1 Why living together again makes sense 3 --
2 Stories about care-giving benefits for the old and the young 19 --
3 Stories about grand relationships 39 --
Part II : The Practicalities --
4 Deciding to live living together 57 --
5 Proximity and privacy, living together in helpful ways 77 --
6 Other times, other places 93 --
7 Designing and remodeling your home for privacy 117 --
8 How to find, buy, or build housing 139 --
9 Making your home accessible to seniors 161 --
10 Overcoming cultural stigmas, four curses, and a blessing 191 --
11 Financial and legal considerations 215 --
12 Making agreements for living together 241 --
Resources 279 --
Notes 283 --
Index 291 --
About the Authors 299 --

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Extended families.
Intergenerational relations.
Family demography.

HQ519 / N54 2007

646.7/8