Pre-planning can help bring those tough-to-discuss topics to the table.
1. Discuss everything in advance.
2. Talk about all the issues; create an atmosphere of mutual respect.
3. Clearly establish the “house rules” as tactfully as possible, and agree on each person’s responsibilities and limits within the home.
4. Consider your children, if they still live at home. Your children need to be considerate of their grandparents, but the grandparents also need to step back and let you discipline your own children when necessary.
5. Make sure everyone has some privacy.
6. Figure out what goes where.
7. Work out a budget. Will your parents be contributing some of their pension money to cover household expenses, or will you be paying for everything? Never make assumptions, especially when it comes to finances.
8. Let your parents help around the house if they want to and are physically able.
9. Encourage your parents to maintain their independence and to stay active.
Be patient - it can take a while for the rhythms of the household to re-establish themselves after such a big change.
Amanda Ford’s article on website www.ehow.com
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