multigenerational living

Multigenerational living is a household arrangement where three or more generations—typically grandparents, parents, and children—share a home.

The practice has economic and caregiving advantages: pooled resources, built-in childcare, and support for aging relatives.

After her mother's stroke, they transitioned to multigenerational living.

Common in many cultures worldwide, it's seen renewed interest in Western countries facing housing costs and elder care challenges.