Would you put your parents in a pod? A new trend in senior housing...

When the time comes that aging parents or grandparents can no longer live on their own, what can you do?

If you’ve got a back yard, you’ve got an option. With such a huge portion of the enormous Baby Boomer generation facing just that scenario, a Virginia company has come up with a solution in the form of their “Granny Pod.” It’s a 12 x 24 feet pop up abode that they say fits easily into the back yard of a standard American home. 

Technically called the MedCottage, it’s got a bedroom, bathroom and kitchen with available options such as safety lighting and a motorized lift to assist the caregiver. You can even add in a virtual companion for Mom or Dad in their pod which plays music and movies and will even remind them to take their medication. The “Granny Pod” sells for about $85,000 – but you’ll need to put aside another $40,000 or so for delivery and installation.