If you're in your 60s or older and struggling to make ends meet, you may want to consider moving into an accessory dwelling unit, or ADU.
These units, which can be attached to a home or detached from a primary residence and have their own kitchen, bathroom, and sleeping area, offer an alternative to primary residences and can be used by both homeowners and caregivers, as well as older adults who want to age in place but don't have the means to do so on their own, the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities reports.
A study published in the journal NeighborWorks America notes that ADUs also offer a cost-effective way to meet the housing needs of younger people and families, as well as older adults who want to age in place but don't have the means to do so on their own.
The study's lead author, who worked as a Gramlich Fellow with the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, says ADUs can also be used to meet the housing needs of cash-strapped homeowners, as well as older adults who want to age in place but don't have the means to do so on their own.
ADUs can also be used by low-income seniors who want to age in place
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