• My mother moved from Florida to New York to live with me when she was 76, and it was great at first. • But over time, we realized how different we are. She's much more social than I am. • She's also happiest living alone. After two years, she decided to move back to Florida.

When my bold, free-spirited mother reached her mid-70s, she found that maintaining her home in Florida alone had become too expensive and demanding. My sister lived in a nearby town, but was busy with her large family and wasn't able to be there as much as our mom needed.

"Come live with us, Mom. It will be relaxing and peaceful," I offered.

So, in 2020, at the age of 76, my mom relocated from Florida to my home in upstate New York, bringing her two dogs and her most prized possessions, with the intention of s

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