When a parent becomes older and unable to care for themselves, one solution is to ask them to live with you so that you can provide care for them. This can be challenging when you already have a family, and there’s no doubt that the situation can put a strain on any household. And yet, so many people choose this solution in order to prevent their parent from having to move into a residential care home; and to save both parties from paying care home fees. In this situation, it takes hard work and effort to maintain a healthy balance between family life and ensuring that your parent is happy and healthy, particularly since you may well be physically exhausted from caring for your parent. It can be an emotionally-charged situation and can be draining, and there are also many practical challenges that can be both complex and difficult to overcome

Guest on line: Mathawe Matsapola -Seasoned Journalist & Editor/Entrepreneur/Certified Life Coach and COMENSA member/ Speaker/