The Closest Real Example: Reinventing Life with an ADU

From a recent Business Insider feature:

• Christine Wilder-Abrams, age 72, had lived in her home for decades 
• She began struggling with stairs and the demands of a two-story house 
• Instead of selling, she made a bold move 

 She built a 560-square-foot accessible ADU in her backyard

Then flipped the traditional model:

• She moved into the smaller, accessible unit 
• Her daughter and granddaughter moved into the main house 

The Result:

• She stayed in her neighborhood 
• Reduced physical strain 
• Stayed connected to family 
• Created a flexible living + support system 

“She wasn’t ready to give up the home or neighborhood.”

Source: businessinsider.com