We couldn't afford to pay for my mom's dementia assisted living anymore. She moved into a tiny house next door to me.

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Trailer home for Lori Bufka's mom
Lori Bufka moved her mom into a trailer home near hers in Arizona as a long-term care solution.

Lori Bufka

My mom's assisted living costs her over $7,000 monthly. I'm considering moving to Spain so my own long-term care will be cheaper.

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Rob Dubitsky is considering moving to Spain to lower his own long-term care costs.

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My mother wanted independence, not assisted living. So we're building her a 2-bedroom home in our backyard.

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Shalini Karnani Bonjour in front of her mother's ADU.

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My dad's dementia care costs $9,000 a month. I'm selling my parents' home to pay for it.

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Keith Pavlick and his parents
Keith Pavlick has been caring for his parents as their health has declined.

Keith Pavlick

The Great Wealth Transfer's real recipients? Elder-care costs.

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My dad's dementia care cost $17,000 a month. It wiped out his life savings in 16 months.

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The author's dad had dementia and needed round-the-clock care.

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The 'millennial daughter tax' is terrifying

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A younger woman looks at an older woman in a nursing home.
Millennials are facing decisions about caring for their aging parents. Lots of those decisions are affecting women.

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As my mom aged, I had to care for her more and more. I regret the time I missed with my youngest daughter.

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The author, pictured with her youngest daughter, said she regrets how much caring for her mother took her away from her parenting.

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Three generations moved in next door and formed a 'family compound.' It's helping them avoid assisted living.

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Lauuren McCadney and family
Lauren McCadney and her family moved to be closer to each other.

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Lauren McCadney had always wanted to live next door to friends or family. In her late 50s, she finally made that happen, though not the way she'd planned.

Four generations of a family moved in together. Their 'crazy dream' helps them save on childcare and elder care costs.

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Lily Telloyan's family
Lily and Alex Telloyan, center, moved in with Lily's parents and grandparents in 2024. Their son, Xander, was born in April 2025.

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