Clarksville Construction Services, located in Annapolis Junction, MD, has been serving Howard County and the surrounding areas since 1999. Our staff is focused on providing excellent customer service, promising a prompt start. We are focused on delivering thorough completion of all projects.
12011 Guilford Rd, Suite 101,Annapolis Junction, MD 20701
11941 Industrial Park Rd, Suite 2,
Bishopville, MD 21813
Mon – Fri: 7:30 am – 3:30 pm
Sat – Sun: Closed
Emergency Service Available
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• Fully Insured
MHIC # 78947
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Accommodating Aging Families
Aging. It happens to all of us, and it happens to our homes. Pew Research showed that in February 2020, 47% of young adults lived with one or both of their parents rose to 52% in July 2020. That was not too shocking to see during the peak of a pandemic. From 2010 to 2019, the United States saw its senior citizens’ population increase from 40.3 million to more than 54 million people!
Over the last decade, the percentage of aging parents that live with their adult children has increased. There are many reasons for this increase, including the economy. It is less expensive for two families to live in one house than in separate homes. It seems to be easier and more affordable for adult children to care for their aging parents than it would be to pay for in-home care or assisted living.
Trends
Some may think that most aging parents would jump at the chance to live with their adult children. The truth is, that is not the case. Seniors surveyed for a Gallup & Robinson research project on aging and quality of life, less than a third (31%) said they would live with a young family member when they could no longer live on their own. However, more than half (51%) of adult children expressed willingness to have an older parent move in with them when they could no longer live independently.
In reality, most seniors want their children to call and visit. They want their children to do certain things to help them, but they do not want to feel entirely dependent on their kids.
The challenge of multi-generational living is that children, if they are mentally and physically healthy, generally separate from their parents as soon as they are financially able to do so. They no longer want their parents laying down the rules.
In the same respect, an elder’s independence is crucial. Seniors also want to continue making and following their own rules and routines. The idea of living together, no matter how well you get along, can be troublesome for both parties. The intimacy of shared living space can be too much of a good thing.
Options
So what are a few solutions?
Tips
Aging is inevitable. However, Clarksville Construction Services can help you and your family age comfortably by helping you remodel or expand your existing home. Contact us today for a complimentary estimate. As always, financing options are always available.
source: https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2020/09/04/a-majority-of-young-adults-in-the-u-s-live-with-their-parents-for-the-first-time-since-the-great-depression/
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