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Wellness
Many seniors are moving in with their adult children to help care for grandkids and provide
some relief from a sagging economy.
Things to consider when
building an in-law suite
Perhaps thanks to a struggling
economy and an unpredictable
stock market that has resulted
in many retirement nest eggs being
decimated, more and more adult children
are welcoming their aging parents
into their homes. Such living situations
have led to a growth in in-law
suites.
In-law suites are often created by
converting a room in the house, such
as the basement or even a garage, into
a livable suite. Such suites can benefi t
elderly relatives who might have been
dealt an unforeseen fi nancial blow.
But in-law suites can also benefi t
younger homeowners who want to see
their parents more. In addition, when
older men and women move in with
their adult children, they can provide
some necessary relief from the escalating
cost of daycare.
But before building an in-law suite
in their home, homeowners might
want to heed the following tips:
Be certain it is legal. Making
changes to your home may require
a permit, particularly if your in-law
suite will be an entirely new addition
to your property and not just a strict
room remodel. Contact your local
zoning board to ensure the project is
within your rights as a homeowner.
Consider the health of your inlaws
when making plans. Many
in-law suites are occupied by aging
relatives who might not be able to get
up and down stairs as easily as they
used to. That makes accessibility of
the suite a top priority. Typically, it’s
best to locate in-law suites on the fi rst
fl oor, so relatives won’t fi nd it diffi cult
to get in and out of the suite.
Don’t overlook privacy. Just because
your parents or in-laws will be
moving in doesn’t mean they don’t
still value their privacy. Chances are
your relatives will initially feel as
though they are invading your space
and your privacy, so be sure the suite
affords adequate privacy to all members
of the household. It might be best
to build the suite so it has its own separate
entrance from the rest of the
home. The suite should also have its
own full bathroom and, if possible,
its own kitchen area so your in-laws
can cook for themselves and entertain
their own guests without feeling like
a burden. A second kitchen is also
something to discuss with a zoning
board, as some locales prohibit having
two complete kitchens in a single
residence.
Tailor certain amenities to the
elderly. If your in-laws are older, install
certain amenities, such as grab
bars in the shower and bathroom,
during the initial construction so you
won’t have to make changes down the
road. Install easy-open drawers and
make sure the suite has ample lighting.
Remember to install safety features.
Safety features like fi re, smoke,
and carbon monoxide detectors are
a necessity. Make sure the alarms
on each of these detectors are loud
enough so elderly men and women
who have hearing loss can hear them
without issue. Make sure all walkways
leading to the in-law suite have
motion-detecting lamps at night to reduce
risk of falling. Also, if the suite
will be a separate building from your
house, such as a converted pool house
or detached garage, install an intercom
system that connects with the
main house so your relatives can easily
reach you in case of emergency.
In-law suites are becoming more
popular as a greater number of older
adults are moving in with their adult
children. Such suites can bring families
closer together and prove benefi -
cial for all parties involved.
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