microhouse on King 5 news

Here is the news story about microhouse and backyard cottages that aired on April 1st on King 5 News.

microhouse in the news

accommodating aging parents

NPR is exploring issues surrounding multi-generational living.  It might go without saying that backyard cottages are a great option for many families especially when considering the costs of elder care.

The Cost Of Elder Care

Adults have been providing an increasing percentage of financial assistance to their parents in recent years. Below are the national average annual costs and daily rates paid for various types of adult care.

Type	Average	Annual
Nursing home: semi-private room	$214/day	$78,110
Nursing home: private room	$239/day	$87,235
Assisted living	$3,477/month	$41,724
Home care: home health aide	$21/hour	$21,840
Home care: homemaker	$19/hour	$19,760
Adult day services	$70/day	$18,200

Source: MetLife 2011 Market Survey of Long-Term Care Costs

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preparing for a future

15 minutes of fame

Thanks for everyone who swung by the open house and for Ben and January for making the cottage available for our use.  During the open house, microhouse founder Bruce Parker was interviewed by king 5 news about backyard cottages.  We have no idea if the story aired because none of us can stay up until 11:00 pm on a Sunday night.