Invasion of the (Granny) Pod People

Do you want to keep an elderly loved one close, but not too close? Then a "granny pod" might be just what you're looking for. The MedCottage, or "granny pod," is a small modular home that easily fits in a backyard and can be hooked up to the homeowner's utilities.

The 12' x 24' cottage was designed to be an alternative to nursing homes or assisted living centers. It's equipped with technology that can monitor vital signs, filter contaminants out of the air, alert caregivers to an occupant's fall, remind the occupant to take his medications and more. It also has a kitchen, bedroom with hospital-style bed and a bathroom with a host of "smart" devices, including a toilet that measures weight, temperature and urine content.

The MedCottage is designed to comply with zoning ordinances across the nation.

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