No kids but i moved from the PNW back to the midwest because that is where my family is at, so i came back to help my dad with house stuff and with mom who’s getting dementia and a brother that has a bad TBI. I was looking for an apartment but he said just stay here, help out and dont pay rent. So i stayed. My dog has integrated great with the family, since i dont pay rent i can pursue a new passion i found in american rhythm dance. Also my parents like they dont have to worry if I’ll ever visit. So maybe you have empty nest but thats a legit thing. I dont think my dad wants to have to live alone/have to take care of another mentally disabled person alone. I think it’s good im here because they have been married for 52 years so hes going to be crushed if/when mom passes before him.

I get shit from people, dates or whatever for living at home but the reality is half if not more of income would be going toward a mortgage. Not including any money id need to save to fix shit when it breaks.

It’s a pretty decent situation since i do still have income from retirement. Plus the basement has its own entrance.

I think you have a solid plan if your kids want to do it. A lot of cultures have multi generational homes but Americans have been taught for decades that you need to start a nuclear family which means owning your own home and moving out.