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My husband and I were preparing to share our house with our older daughter, two grandsons, and a dog, and I wanted information! How disappointing to find little guidance online or in print outlining the pros and cons. Most often there were tales of elderly parents moving in with their children (not us) or adult children moving home for support (not ED). Neither scenario matched ours.

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Using our problem-solving skills, we plunged into the arrangement. Honestly, it worked because we were determined to make it work. There was tension. To relieve those tensions and to make sense of the challenges and blessings of this shared household, I began writing a blog, We are Not the Waltons. It was meant to be sardonic. Aware that many families are considering sharing homes, I felt compelled to document our experiences to guide others contemplating this living arrangement.

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Meanwhile, outside this cozy setup, I retired from my work as a medical Speech-Language Pathologist, looking forward to travel and new hobbies and friendships. I underestimated the physical and mental challenges accompanying aging and NEVER imagined the restrictions of a world-wide pandemic. I created a second blog, Restless Retirement, to release the energy that the surprises of retirement fueled.

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Insanity, menopause fog, and or COVID brain prompted me to set myself a fitness challenge that including strengthening and weight loss to prepare for the fun of aging. Hip replacement, torn meniscus, partial knee replacement, and arthritis aggravated by stubborn fat forced me to reassess my goals. Mild depression and anxiety did not help. Menopause helped even less. Fit Enough for Life was born. Let’s just say, I am approximately as fit as when I started, which, when aging, might be considered progress.  

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And here we are

My reflections on all three aspects are now combined for easy reading or deleting. You can learn from my successes and mistakes and simple attempts. And you can keep up with the Cornelii Clan. I hope you are minimally entertained. Your positive feedback is appreciated. Anything else should get lost in the Meta network.

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