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A better way to take care of the elders

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By stephanie borgesPublished 4 years ago 3 min read
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When it comes to our parents, we want to be there for them. However, where can they live to enjoy their golden years? Living on their own can be significant. Eventually, the time will come when they will need help getting around the house. Not to mention, they can easily be injured, and that would put a lot of anxiety and stress when the family doesn’t hear from their grandparents or see them for a while. So, you would think a nursing home is an excellent choice because you would feel safe knowing the staff is certified. They wouldn’t be alone because of the other seniors.

However, it’s the financial standpoint that will be a problem because a nursing home can range from $90,000-$100,000 a year. That would put some economic issues in your debt. Because not only would you be paying for the care of your parents, but your home and your family as well. So, a better option would be to have them living with you and have assisted the living. The benefits are you will have a certified nurse come to your home to care for your parents. The cost of assisted living can range from $45,000-$50,000 a year. That’s half the price of a nursing home, and the nurse would only be there half of the time. But here it is a much better solution I came across the “Granny Pod” it’s like having your parents close by. Still, they are indeed living in a little home in your backyard or your garage, and they would have privacy.

A granny pod is a housing project for the senior living; it is a small 12 x 24’. About the size of a spacious master bedroom it has been said to be compared to a bungalow from the outside and the inside it has the side of a beautiful hotel suite the structure has double french doors there’s room for a bed, space for living room, a small kitchen and a bathroom. Best of all, if you choose it can come accommodated with a wheelchair, handrails, even some medical equipment if it is needed. Also, to make you feel more secure in knowing that your parents are safe and well granny pod has high-tech equipment such as camera sensors, soft floorboards, and a computer that interacts with the seniors and remind them to take their medication. If you feel this is the ideal perfect housing unit for your parents when they become seniors. You’re looking at spending may be up to 100,000 250,000 to have the home build. However, it’s worth it because you’d be spending that amount for a nursing home or a caregiver. The benefits of having a granny pod are you will eventually become a senior as well, so when the day your parents are no longer living, you now have a home to go to, so your children can take care of you. Before you decide to put a Granny Pod in your property, do your research and check if you can get approval by your neighborhood and county rules. In my opinion, I would love to get a granny home so I can take care of my mother. Luckily, she’s able to take care of herself still, but I know one day I will have to be her caretaker. I feel the Grammy pod would be beneficial when I buy my own home. I want her to have her independence, and I want to want to be sure I’m close by to make sure she is safe and happy.

Think about it; sounds great.

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stephanie borges

I've been writing off and on for years; I write short stories, scripts, and blogs. I can't think of anything more relaxing than writing. I also do graphic design.

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