We found Russell’s idea interesting and her creativity inspiring, so we published an article about it.
Thats great for people who want a concentrated in-town community.
Converting one to apartments would be relatively easy.
Plus, it would allow these old places to continue and preserve the land as green space.
Most of these huge estates are five minutes from a town.
This is not a new idea since its been done nearby.
The condos are very desirable and are snapped up as soon as they become available."
In March 2020 it was necessary to put my brother into assisted living for recovery from a medical problem.
He didn’t get to enjoy the freedom we were expecting.
No more bus tours or outings, no communal gatherings.
They did their best, but it just wasn’t appealing.
My brother became fearful of dying from COVID.
He repeatedly told me so over the phone because I wasn’t allowed to visit.
He didn’t want to die there.
The Solution: We purchased a small motel the Lake Davis Resort in northern California.
As a bonus, the resort had four cabins, two of which we have used for other family.
The resort is walking distance to a fishing lake and a small convenience store.
Another Motel-As-Home ‘Wish List’
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I have applied to be on wait lists for affordable senior housing.
Also, some maintenance personnel for repairs and grounds upkeep.
Residents could use the general area facilities or not depending on their ability to live independently.
All of the buildings would be ground level and would have paths connecting them.
