While it may not be the answer for all situations, the idea of “Granny Pods” is an interesting one – allowing elderly relatives to be very near, with family able to be involved in their care and well being, but giving everyone involved their own space and sense of independence. The following article describes one solution from the United States. It would be encouraging to see similar “pods”, specially devised for the elderly, infirm or mildly disabled, being made more readily available in the UK.

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