We moved our 3 aging parents into 2 tiny homes in our yard for $100k. It made caregiving possible.
Linda Barton, 55, and her husband moved their parents into tiny homes to manage their elder care, which has helped them cut costs.
Linda Barton and her husband recently moved their three aging parents into two tiny homes on their property to better manage their elder care. The Barton family, based in Texas, faced the challenge of balancing full-time jobs with the responsibilities of caring for their elderly parents. Linda, 55, works in criminal justice for the courts, while her husband manages a commercial HVAC business.
Their parents, a married couple, lived 17 miles away from Linda's workplace, making regular check-ins challenging. As their parents' health declined, Linda and her husband researched alternative housing options, ultimately deciding on tiny homes within their budget of $100,000. By purchasing two tiny homes and investing time and effort to set up utilities, they managed to afford monthly payments of around $600.
Linda highlights the difficulties in navigating healthcare options for their parents, with limited coverage from Medicare and the long waiting list for Medicaid assistance. Despite the challenges, Linda is determined to provide the best care for her parents, even if it means dealing with constant phone calls from healthcare providers.
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