These 4 homeowners built tiny homes in their yards to be better caregivers for their loved ones
Four homeowners said that building an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) on their properties has allowed them to be better caregivers to their loved ones.
Four families in the United States have built tiny homes on their own properties to better care for their loved ones who require assistance.
Lena Koropey, from Long Island, built a 750-square-foot accessory dwelling unit (ADU) on her property to give herself space while her mother, who suffers from Alzheimer's disease, remains in the main house with a caregiver. Koropey has created spreadsheets to map out various scenarios, but building an ADU allows her to care for her mother in familiar surroundings for as long as possible.
In Napa County, California, the Kuchtas built an ADU for their son, Jacob, who has autism and needs help with daily tasks. The 480-square-foot ADU, costing $248,000, is more affordable than Napa County's median home price of $907,440. Jacob is now eligible for additional disability services due to the ADU, and his mother's additional income helps cover rental costs.
Shalini Karnani Bonjour built a home near her mother's former residence in Michigan to keep her mother close. The 2,222-square-foot home allowed Bonjour and her husband to provide more support for her mother, who was moving to California.
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