Caring for elderly parents is no small task, especially when
the family decision for the ones you love is for them to come live with
you. While retirement villages, assisted
living retreats, and full time care givers are all a great option, the 21st
century has created another option of working through those later decades of
living. One survey suggests that in 2015,
60% of home buyers will want dual Master Suites. Baby Boomers need a place for their aging
parents. These parents are active and
productive adults who warrant their own space.
Whether it is new construction or reconfiguring existing
homes, I am seeing more and more clients considering these options. Maybe it’s adding
an additional master suite on the first floor or finishing out an easily
accessed basement or simply remodeling your existing space to accommodate your
needs as you age in your home. My years of coaching customers through
transformations has taught me how to keep the aesthetics needs of a home
handsome and functional. No longer do
these features need to look “hospital like.”
Accommodating the “Tweed Movement” usually focuses on two
areas of the home, the kitchen and the bathroom. Small adjustments to cabinet heights, drawer
size and choice of drawer pulls can limit the frustration of their daily
tasks. Easy maintenance, cleaner lines and appliance
placement can give seniors the independence that they deserve. There are many
fantastic and great looking options for grab bars in bathrooms. If you aren’t
adding them now, at least add the needed blocking in the wall to give you the option
down the road.
Take the time to consider the future and your family when
you are considering building or remodeling. No longer do these options have to
look unattractive. Email me at jessica@webbercoleman.com and let me know if you
have any questions or suggestions regarding aging in place solutions.
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