In-Law suites for aging parents can bring design problems as well as challenges.

They can also be fun to fix for your aging parents or any older person who moves into your home.

Connie Oliver's aritcle gives a very good checklist on how to do such things as building cutom-built baths, cutting down on clutter and dealing with visual and hearing issues.

Several generations can live together successfully and many people around the world do just that, but there is an art to it. Good design and planning certainly helps.

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