Across Sarasota, Bradenton and the Gulf Coast beach towns, more families are sharing a roof again. High rent, storm season uncertainty and the cost of living have plenty of adult children moving back in with mom and dad. The experts featured on Aging Untold say the healthiest version of this starts with a family meeting before anyone unpacks. Divide responsibilities, talk about money and chores, and put the agreement in writing. Aging-well coach Katherine Ambrose says that written plan is what keeps small frustrations from growing into resentment.
The episode also makes a strong case for digital legacy planning. Passwords, online accounts, photos and files all need a plan so your loved ones aren’t locked out when it matters most. One expert described that digital stash as the side dresser drawer of your online life, and you may have a few things in there you don’t need everyone to see.
There’s also encouraging health news: the FDA approved the sickle cell gene therapy Lyfgenia in December 2023, and patients at Children’s Hospital in St. Louis are now being treated with it. The viewer mailbag tackled dementia doctor visits, sharing grandkids’ photos online and intimacy later in life. Questions can be sent to [email protected].
Has your household gone through the boomerang kid experience? What ground rule worked best for your family?
