From a recent Business Insider feature:
- Christine Wilder-Abrams, age 72, had lived in her home for decades
- She began struggling with stairs and the demands of a two-story house
- Instead of selling, she made a bold move
She built a 560-square-foot accessible ADU in her backyard
Then flipped the traditional model:
- She moved into the smaller, accessible unit
- Her daughter and granddaughter moved into the main house
The Result:
- She stayed in her neighborhood
- Reduced physical strain
- Stayed connected to family
- Created a flexible living + support system
“She wasn’t ready to give up the home or neighborhood.”
Source: businessinsider.com
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