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Monday, May 14, 2012

Aging Parents? Check Out These Affordable Alternatives To Assisted Living

The "transitional home" phenomenon is a growing trend in senior housing. It's essentially a more affordable alternative to assisted living in the form of a small structure erected in the backyard of adult children or other primary caregivers, complete with all the amenities aging parents might need. Known more broadly as "accessory dwelling units" (ADUs), this happy compromise allows seniors to maintain their independence, while their children are still on hand to keep an eye on them.

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