Is anyone living with a sibling in later life?

My grandma and her sister lived together for many years after Grandma was widowed. Seemed to get on ok but when both moved into the same care home, Grandma went for an upstairs room because her sister refused to use a stair lift, so Grandma didn't have to see her unless she wanted to! Which it turned out was not often

It's an idea that I've fleetingly entertained - my sister and I each own our own property, but I soon set it aside! In theory it sounds fine to share bills etc but it would never work, and I would hate us to fall out for whatever reason.

We're both still working and have busy social lives so we have no need for companionship, but it is something that comes to both our minds occasionally.

As for your brother - when the family home is sold he could rent privately/social housing.

You could put out feelers to him to see what he thinks of the idea - it could be that he looks forward to living alone after being with your mother all this time.

We know a brother and Sister who have lived happily together for many years. It works for them, as far as I am aware.

Thank you MissAdventure. His health is really quite stable now and he knows what to do if he has a dip (he suffers with depression). The rest of the family also know how to help him/deal with him. He loves our mum but I think probably he would find it a bit of a relief when she goes as she can be difficult....

I'm not living with a sibling, but I wondered how stable your brothers health is, and if that could change with the loss of your mum?

Not very helpful, but I can see lots of positives, too.