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Elder-caregivers

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8. I don't know your mom, obviously, but I'm a boomer for whom the

Reply to Hell Hath No Fury (Reply #7)

Sun Dec 28, 2014, 01:32 PM

Dec 2014

communal style is not attractive, either. I'm an introvert, for one thing. The idea of having to live with several other people makes me tired -- I've had to deal daily with people all my life (home and family, workplace, etc.) and it has truly worn me out. There are a lot of people out there who annoy the shit out of me and I can't imagine actually living with them.

Now, as a retiree with only a hubby around (that's tough enough, he's really needy), I can choose to deal or not deal with people as I wish. This is a sublime luxury that I would not give up until it's necessary.

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Considering communal living as a senior, in the future. [View all] mahina Sep 2014 OP

What you are saying makes a lot of sense to this boomer. Hoyt Sep 2014 #1

Sweet dreams. mahina Sep 2014 #2

Great questions to be asking and great ideas. DebJ Sep 2014 #3

Right? mahina Sep 2014 #4

I've thought about this for some time as well alcina Sep 2014 #5

That is my intention -- Hell Hath No Fury Oct 2014 #6

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