The MEDCottage is a modular building which provides round-the-clock monitoring in a freestanding unit dependant on a caregiver's house. The MEDCottage efficiently combines sleeping, bathing, cooking, and living area in a 12 foot by 24 foot area. A senior or disabled family member can gain some privacy and independence in a setting where state-of-the-art technology is available to monitor the occupant when needed.
Nursing home care is expensive and costs are expected rise as more baby boomers age. Besides, family members often find it inconvenient to visit a nursing home as often as they would like. Isolation can lead to depression or neglect, seriously lowering the quality of life for seniors . MEDCottage offers an alternative where adult children of aging parents can create space on their property to care for their parents at home.
MEDCottage runs its water, electric, and waste disposal systems off the caregiver's home systems. Caregivers can choose to either buy a MEDCottage outright or lease one for a shorter period, providing complete flexibility. Equipped for long-term care of the aged or disabled, each structures is like a portable nursing home room that also includes its own kitchenette and laundry machines.
