Generations under one roof: successful cohabitation in a kangaroo, care and multi-generational home

Multi-generational living is on the rise. Increasingly, two or even three generations share a home. The advantages are clear: a free babysitting and grocery shopping service, a buffer against loneliness, warm care in difficult times. But there are also risks: less privacy, a care burden that can become too heavy, ...
This book discusses in detail all aspects of multi-generational living: the financial aspects (according to Belgian law), caring for each other, dealing with conflicts, etc. It contains valuable legal and fiscal information and provides concrete tips for discussing and tackling issues together. In addition, twenty families share their experiences of this form of living. Their testimonies are based on interviews with family science students. The book is a guide for anyone considering living with multiple generations under one roof.
About the author
Miet Timmers is a lecturer in the Family Sciences program at Odisee University College in Brussels and a certified mediator. She focuses on the interplay between generations in families and organizations.