Episode 290

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Published on:

28th Feb 2024

Under One Roof: A Guide to Multigenerational Living and Care

About the Guest(s):

Emily Graham is a co-author of the book "Under One Roof: Creating Harmony for Multigenerational Living." She has a decade of experience working in home health, palliative, and hospice care. Emily's expertise in the field, combined with her personal experience of caring for her family members, has shaped her understanding of the challenges and benefits of multigenerational living. She brings a unique perspective to the topic and offers practical advice for families considering this living arrangement.

Episode Summary:

In this episode of Money Roots, Amy Irvine interviews Emily Graham, co-author of the book "Under One Roof: Creating Harmony for Multigenerational Living." The book explores the concept of multigenerational living and provides guidance on how families can navigate the challenges and benefits of living together under one roof. Emily shares her personal experience of caring for her family members and discusses the importance of planning and communication in creating a harmonious living arrangement. The episode highlights the need for creative solutions to support aging parents and explores the idea of sharing wealth and resources within the family. Whether it's through remodeling, building separate living spaces, or considering alternative living arrangements, the book offers practical advice and real-life examples to help families make informed decisions about multigenerational living.

Key Takeaways:

  • Multigenerational living is not a new concept and has been practiced in many cultures around the world. It offers a way for families to support each other and share resources.
  • The book "Under One Roof" provides a comprehensive guide to multigenerational living, covering topics such as remodeling, creating separate living spaces, and navigating the challenges that may arise.
  • Separate kitchens and entrances are important considerations when planning for multigenerational living, as they allow for privacy and independence within the shared living space.
  • The book emphasizes the importance of open communication and setting clear expectations to avoid conflicts and ensure a harmonious living arrangement.
  • Multigenerational living can be a solution for families looking to prevent their aging parents from moving into nursing homes, but it also offers opportunities for wealth sharing and collaborative projects within the family.

Notable Quotes:

  • "Planning helps decrease a stressful crisis in someone's life, and that's what I want to impart in my career." - Emily Graham
  • "This is a return to how people have lived all around the world. Many cultures live this way." - Emily Graham

Resources:

  • Book: "Under One Roof: Creating Harmony for Multigenerational Living" by Emily Graham, Sharon Nederhouse, and Michael J. Gentry
  • Amazon
  • Barnes and Noble

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Amy Irvine

As a kid, I always liked numbers. I would spend hours creating math problems and solutions. Whenever I wanted to play math teacher, my brother was forced to be my student! Given my love of facts and figures, it’s really no surprise that I chose a career where I work with numbers.

I believe that you can use your dollars and cents to create and live a meaningful life unique to your own dreams and desires. I started Rooted Planning Group because I wanted to offer financial PLANNING services. Our profession has a tendency to focus on “assets under management,” but I wanted to focus on the journey of your life (what I refer to in the podcast as your financial “vineyard”). I truly believe that, like wine, life and finances have different palettes that should be celebrated and not judged.

My journey as a business owner was not a direct path; it’s more of a long and winding road. Over the course of the past 30 years, I’ve worked in various financial services positions, but I’m most proud of the ensemble of women that I’ve brought together at Rooted Planning Group.

I am the author of Uncork Your Finances and the podcast host of Money Roots.

I also co-founded the Southern Tier Women's Financial Conference in 2014, an annual event dedicated to collaboration, networking, and financial education for women.