All Posts Tagged Tag: ‘Mother In Law Suites’
When Is It Time to Take Your Parents into Your Home?
Much like deciding to have a new child, deciding to ask your elderly parent to move in with you is a giant decision that can come with a lot of responsibility and have major repercussions. But sometimes all the extra cost and work can be …
Read MoreHomes with Mother-In-Law Suites
When purchasing a new home, many families consider houses that feature mother-in-law suites. Mother-in-law suites, also known as secondary suites, are a growing trend in home construction, and have become a major selling point for homeowners in the United States. What Are Mother In law …
Read MoreMother-in-law Suite Provides Technology to Assist Seniors
Aging-in-place technology facilitates independent living. More than 95 percent of seniors citizens prefer their homes or relatives’ quarters over assisted living options, and their decision to age in place will generate enormous consequences as baby boomers retire and live longer lives due to medical advances. …
Read MoreTechnology for Seniors
Steve Jobs gains the attention of the national press when he introduces a new Apple product. Many of us hear the word “technology” and visualize the newest flat screen television. Few of us hear that word and immediately think about emerging technology for seniors, however. …
Read MoreHow to Build a Mother-in-Law Suite
Mother in-law suites are usually generated from three major types of remodeling, the basement remodel, the garage conversion and the suite addition. These are the most widely used plans. No matter which one of these projects you choose, you need to ask these question and …
Read MorePractical Assisted Living Structure (PALS)
A new product that is being introduced for the first time in the nation presents an affordable alternative to the traditional nursing home. While it’s not a panacea, it can very well be of significant benefit to thousands of families faced with the prospect of …
Read MoreRenovate Garage Space Into Living Space
In this economy, spacious living quarters that are also affordable can be hard to come by. Many individuals have decided to use their garage space as an additional room by transforming it into a living space. This article will discuss some important aspects to keep …
Read MoreProfessional Advice for Elderly Home Care Remodeling & New Construction
Project Type If you are planning to build an addition, you may want to consider finishing out your existing garage and building a new garage. The cost of building a new garage is far less (in some cases 1/2 as much) than adding additional new living space. For a …
Read MoreMother In Law Suite Garage Conversion: First Steps
Are you considering converting your garage into a convenient elder care floor plan? You can use this simple formula to see if the square footage of your garage is large enough for a mother in-law suite. To find the square footage of your garage space …
Read MoreWhat is Universal Design?
Are you contemplating designing a home remodeling project or designing a new home? Enter into the planning process asking not only what your needs are now; such as more square footage, upgraded windows and doors, more insulation or greener building components, but also ask yourself …
Read MoreIn Law Suites: Advantages Over Nursing Home Care
If you are considering nursing home care for an aging parent or other family member, you may want to look at an alternative that is as close as your own home. Building a specially designed in-law suite in your home can be a great alternative …
Read MoreAn Alternative To Nursing Care: In Law Suites
Facing the challenges of illness and aging, many Americans will be forced to rely upon nursing care at some point in their lives. While many nursing homes provide quality care to their patients, others are cold, institutional settings where the physical and emotional needs of …
Read MoreWheelchair Ramps Part 2 – Design
This post is part 2 of the Wheelchair Ramp Series. Be sure to read part 1 to learn more about the main components of a properly constructed wheelchair ramp – Wheelchair Ramps Part 1 – Overview and Part 3 – Wheelchair Ramps Part 3 - Aesthetics and …
Read MoreAdult Day Care and Mother In Law Suites; A Balanced Approach
I have been getting really good comments from our readers about something very important that goes hand and hand with an In-Law Suite for aging in place. It will allow your loved one to create good interaction with their pear group and create personal freedom …
Read MoreMother In Law Suite Floor Plans
We have put together some Mother In Law Suite Floor Plans to help you start thinking about the best way to lay out your mother in-law suite. These are just examples, but they help to illustrate how simple and efficient design can help you keep …
Read MoreMother-in-Law Suite vs. Cost of Nursing Home Care
Caring for an older relative can be difficult, and many of us wonder whether we are capable of providing the care our relatives need as they get older and less capable of taking care of themselves. The good news is that in many cases parents …
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