A creative guide to successful multigenerational living
by Sharon Graham Niederhaus
and John L. Graham

Advance Praise

Together Again is a refreshing antidote to those who seek to divide the generations. We know from our research at AARP that all generations in America are closely connected and care deeply about one another. As society ages, more and more people will be looking for alternative living arrangements in order to stay involved in communities and out of nursing homes. Together Again offers readers valuable advice and choices on how to do it.
-- Bill Novelli, CEO, AARP

Together Again is a fresh, timely exploration of huge cultural and personal shifts in the choices Americans make about living with our multigenerational families. The book is magnificent in its thoroughness — first rate social analysis, philosophical and psychological depth and sophistication, and warmth and generosity to all generations.

-- Mary Pipher, PhD, author of Reviving Ophelia and Another Country

One of the hottest trends in housing is the revival of multigenerational living. Although it may initially sound daunting, three or One of the hottest trends in housing is the revival of multigenerational living.more generations living together can be beneficial for all involved, especially when help is needed for child or elder care. Not only are families coming back together again, but also twenty-somethings are now staying home longer. Both of these trends are part of a nationwide shift to the reuniting of extended families. Since 1990, the number of multigenerational households has grown by approximately 40%. There are now more than four million such households in America. With life expectancies increasing, baby boomers retiring, and pension funds failing, these numbers will only continue to accelerate.

Together Again: A Creative Guide to Successful Multigenerational Living, by Sharon Graham Niederhaus and John L. Graham, offers positive commentary and solutions based in part on interviews with over 100 people There are now over four million multigenerational households in America. nationwide now involved in extended family living relationships. Topics covered include the financial and emotional benefits of living together; proximity and privacy; designing and remodeling your home to accommodate adult children or elderly parents; overcoming cultural stigmas about independent living; financial and legal planning; and making co-habitation agreements.

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About the Authors

Sharon Graham Niederhaus and John L. Graham

Sharon Graham Niederhaus understands the dynamics involved in living in extended family situations well. She recently completed her master's thesis at Stanford University on multigenerational living arrangements. Sharon holds a Master of Liberal Arts degree from Stanford and a Bachelors degree in Sociology/ Anthropology from Mills College. A credentialed teacher and former director of partnerships in education, she has written numerous articles in educational journals. She lives in Portola Valley, Calif.

John L. Graham also has a deep understanding of multigenerational living through his work with a variety of cultures and their practices. A professor of Marketing and International Business in the Merage Business School at the University of California in Irvine, John writes for the New York Times, Los Angeles Times,the Harvard Business Review, and several other publications. He currently lives in Irvine, Calif.