Just wanted to hear comments from folks who live far away from parents and/or family.

This content is provided by the National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the National Institutes of Health. Those of you who live far from family.. do you feel guilty? It wasn’t really a conscious “decision” to move away from them.

In fact, even 70 years ago, most families lived in close proximity to most of their relatives. Due to limited vacation days and how expensive it is to fly, I can't visit my parents much.

I moved across the country more than a year ago and have been enjoying life in the new city a lot. More importantly, living far away from home can teach us the invaluable lesson of living in harmony with other people.

It soon became complicated, though, as a series of deaths ran through my family like some ancient curse.
Of course — living far away from family is very bittersweet. For a print copy of NIA's booklet on Long-Distance Caregiving: Twenty Questions and Answers, visit our publications ordering page. I want them to know my parents who are so far away, ... Hi Aline! I married someone who had a job elsewhere - it was that simple.

Even if you live far away from your ailing parent, you can still help out.

Yes, they’re here in spirit, they’re here in me and my personality, but they’re so very far away.

We learn to tolerate, as well as respect others. How do you deal with the guilt (or do you feel any at all?) Living far from family and childhood friends is hard. It Sucks Raising My Kids Far Away From My Parents. Every time I talk to my folks, they tell me I’m doing a fantastic job as a mother. by Toni Hammer February 27, 2017. Living With/ Near Parents or Child The Proximity Housing Grant (PHG) has been introduced to help more families to buy a resale flat to live with or close to each other for mutual care and support. We learn to live with many roommates, and sometimes, bear with their bad habits. ... and eventually my husband and I will be thinking about having kids. Learn more about long-distance caregiving.
My parents and brother live in DC and the mid-atlantic area, and I am already feeling guilty about my decision to leave them (Mom is 62, Dad is 70, both are in good health).

You might also check with local senior centers.

At most, the new couple established their roots in the next town. Children would marry and move away from home, of course, but this “moving away from home” usually meant moving a few miles away.