Betsy McCann and her husband, Jim Forbes, often worried that his mother was growing isolated in her Los Angeles-area home. At 90, Lois Brokus had stopped driving and was sometimes afraid to be alone ...

More homeowners are remodeling their dwellings to create suites for aging parents with features to make them accessible and safe while providing plenty of space and privacy. Rodney Harrell, AARP ...

An in-law suite—also known as an in-law apartment or accessory dwelling unit—is a small living space located on the same property as a single-family home. Originally designed to house aging parents, ...

Betsy McCann and her husband, Jim Forbes, often worried that his mother was growing isolated in her Los Angeles-area home. At 90, Lois Brokus had stopped driving and was sometimes afraid to be alone ...