Aging parents and tiny houses
A solution for your parents (or maybe for you)?
As your parents get older, helping them to decide how they will live out their later years can be a difficult decision. Of course, you want your parents to be happy, healthy, and safe, but nursing homes and care facilities not only force your parents to give up their independence but also have a spotty record in regards to safety and care. While it is always an option for your parents to come live with you in a spare bedroom, that also means that you too will have to sacrifice your independence and privacy. However, there is an option that can satisfy everyone involved: helping your parents live on their own in a tiny home.
This article from the Tiny House Blog looks at the advantages of separate but nearby accommodation for parents and children. It does of course assume that you have the necessary space and resources, and that you’d get permission to build an extra house, however tiny, but a tiny house for aging parents is a real option, and it could well be a great deal cheaper than a care home!