What is Aging in Place?
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Aging in place is a term that describes when a person decides to spend their elder years at home instead of at a nursing home or other elder care facility. Granny flats offer many benefits to those wishing to age in place.
Benefits of Aging in Place
Your aging loved ones feel less imposing upon you due to their personal independence. So having their own living space provides them with a sense of freedom and pride.
This privacy is good for them as they can enjoy private and quiet time for themselves without someone looking over their shoulder. This is particularly useful for those aging persons who might feel self conscience in front of their children or their families because of certain medical issues or diminished physical condition.
According to Wikipedia, most adults would prefer to age in place. That is, remain in their home of choice as long as possible. In fact, 90 percent of adults over the age of 65 report that they would prefer to stay in their current residence as they age. One-third of American households are home to one or more residents 60 years of age or older.
So that means one of the largest benefits of aging in place is their overall happiness.
Granny Flat Construction
For those who have aging and elderly parents that require constant care and attention, granny flats provide a great solution. You have a lot of choices for granny flat construction. Therefore you can choose the best enhancements specific to the elders’ needs to make it a good fit.
One of the biggest advantages is the convenience of having an elderly parent live on you property so you can check on them whenever you want. This makes it easier to take care of them when they need it most. If the parent has any physical disability, greater assistance can be provided, such as running errands for them or accompanying them to their doctor’s appointment.
Family Harmony
It can be easier to promote family harmony when your elderly parents are living in granny flats. Because these small dwellings provide adequate amount of distance to all family members. So that helps to improve family ties.
Contact Us
Call HK Construction for more information on how you can plan your granny flat construction or new room addition to your home.
Company: HK Construction, Inc.
Phone: 858-748-6580
Location: Poway, CA
Owner: Marc Gieselmann, Owner
Email: hkc@cox.net