As your parents age, they may need a little more help around the house, or they might just want to be closer to family. Multigenerational homes are becoming more common once more in today’s housing market. And many families appreciate the value of having their loved ones close at hand helping raise grandchildren or just enjoying life together as your parents age.

 

You’re happy to care for your senior parents because they’ve always been there for you, but you might need a little help creating the best space for them in your home. Our home improvement experts at The Construction Group in Maplewood have put together a few of our favorite ideas for remodeling your home to accommodate your older parents.

 

1.      Convert a Room to a Bedroom

It can be difficult for seniors to adjust to giving up their independence. That’s why it’s so important to make sure they still feel they have plenty of privacy and a place to call their own. Converting a den, garage, or other space into a bedroom may be the perfect solution for your aging parent. We can add a closet space to accommodate all of their belongings and customize the decor to feel uniquely their own.

 

2.      Add a Private Entrance

Your parent might be getting older, but he or she doesn’t want to feel like a teenager under a curfew. After all, our senior years are the time when we’re free to do the things we love, from socializing with friends to exploring new hobbies and experiences! That’s why you may want to consider adding a private entrance to your parent’s bedroom. That way, they can create their own schedule and don’t have to worry about disturbing the rest of the family when they come back from line dancing class!

 

3.      Remodel the Bathroom

If your senior mom or dad is moving in, it might be a good idea to examine your bathroom situation and make sure it’s ideal and completely safe. This may mean renovating a seldom-used bathroom to give your parent the privacy and space he or she deserves. Or it could mean installing safety features, such as a safety rail and a higher toilet seat. 

 

Get in Touch with our Maplewood Home Remodeling Services

Moving your parent back in with you can be a challenging transition for both your family and your parent. But it can also be one of the best times of your lives. After all, your senior parent gets to spend time with their family without the pressures of raising children, and you get to enjoy your mom or dad through an adult’s eyes.

 

At The Construction Group in Maplewood, we understand how important family is, which is why we approach each project with our top level of service. We’ll help you preserve your parent’s dignity and your family’s space with our home carpentry services. Call our team at 651-731-5857 or contact us to get started on your project.