hiraeth2018
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- Location
- Oregon
A retiree's decision to live by themselves might just come down to dollars... in the Portland, Oregon area a one bedroom apartment can be as high as $1,300/mo. Social Security will only take us so far without an unlimited source of disposable income. Help with housing can be a very long wait for seniors. I retired at 62 and downsized due to death of husband, but not debt free. Still more outgoing expenses than disposable income.
Today... I have one daughter, her boyfriend, one granddaughter who is 6 and another baby on the way living with me. I have the upstairs while I can still climb the stairs (bedroom, bathroom and small living space). The rest of the family has the main floor 2 bedrooms, living room, kitchen and bathroom. We have successfully lived this way for almost 2 years.
After a learning curve quality of life is better for all and we each have a closer relationship because of it.
Would this be for you?
Today... I have one daughter, her boyfriend, one granddaughter who is 6 and another baby on the way living with me. I have the upstairs while I can still climb the stairs (bedroom, bathroom and small living space). The rest of the family has the main floor 2 bedrooms, living room, kitchen and bathroom. We have successfully lived this way for almost 2 years.
After a learning curve quality of life is better for all and we each have a closer relationship because of it.
Would this be for you?