I really didn’t know what caring for an aging parent would be like. After my father died, my mother continued living alone in New York City. She was in her mid-80s and fiercely independent. She managed all her finances, doctor appointments, and dinner dates with her new boyfriend. She loved her apartment, her lifestyle, her
This essay as told is based on a conversation with Teri Carlyle, 58, who lives with her sister and father in Vallejo, California. Carlyle said that multigenerational living The agreement has worked well for them and has allowed the family to reduce costs. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. I have had
This As They Told It essay is based on a conversation with Careb Bien-Aime, 23, who attends New York University. The following has been edited for length and clarity. I majored in management information systems at New York University after studying at a community college. I worked as a home health aide for a few
