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In many countries, multiple "generations" (people who are the same age in a family, such as children, parents, and grandparents) often live together in one home. In the United States, this is unusual and most grandparents do not live with their children and grandchildren. When they become "elderly" (old), their children often need to consider their "options" (choices) for taking care of their elderly parents.

One option for taking care of elderly parents is "assisted living." "Assisted living" lets the elderly parent live in his or her home, but a nurse or a "caregiver" (a person whose job is to take care of another person) may live with him or her, or visit regularly. "Assisted living" is good for elderly parents who have "minor" (not very serious) health problems and want their "independence" (the ability to live alone, without very much help from other people).

Elderly people who have serious health problems may need to live in a "nursing home." A "nursing home" is a building where many elderly people live. Each person has a bedroom and bathroom, but the living room and dining room are shared. Meals are cooked for the "residents" (the people who live in a place) and nurses and/or doctors are available.

Finally, some families choose to have a "mother-in-law unit" in their homes. This means that part of the house is "set aside" (used for a special purpose) for the elderly parent. A mother-in-law unit has a separate bedroom, bathroom, living room, and kitchen so that the elderly parent and the family are independent, but they live close to each other and can spend time together. However, most homes in the U.S. do not have a mother-in-law unit and it can be expensive to build one.