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and size of the grounds, I wonder if it would be possible to build onto the back of the home?

I work with the elderly population in a retirement community that has a main building for residents requiring assisted living and cottages for those able to live independently. I think a seperate small residence on the property, like a MIL suite, as mentioned in one of the posts (Katrina cottages, which I think are adorable!)would be fine for as long as they remain somewhat independent. But in the long run, I think you would find yourself again in the same quandry of needing to create a space for them in the house.

Kind of dovetailing off of what Husb2Sparkly mentioned about future use of an addition, it might be more practical to build a room (with a seperate bath as you mentioned, which is a great idea) somewhere off of the kitchen or dining area, with french doors, which would allow it to be opened up for use as a den or family room later. That would make it close and easier for your folks to enjoy meals with the family and have easy access to the kitchen on their own, plus give them a little privacy and independence for as long as they are capable without them being too far from the main living areas of the home.

Just a coupla thoughts. :hi: