My mother insists on staying in her house even though she can't afford the upkeep and it's literally falling apart around her — there are mushrooms growing in her bathroom wall.
More people experience this than they realize.
The home becomes the last fortress of identity and independence, even when it transforms from shelter into hazard.
“Where Are You with Money and aging parents — the financial caregiving challenge?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.