Man Builds Backyard Home for Mother to Avoid Nursing Home Care

I built my mom a $110,000 house in my yard. It's helping us avoid a nursing home.

James Richard Cornell cares for his mother with vascular dementia and built a home in his backyard for her. Michael Cornell James Richard Cornell, a 63-year-old caregiver, built a house for his mom on his property. Cornell's mother, 87, suffers from vascular dementia, requiring 24/7 care and assistance. Cornell manages his mother's finances and caregiving, avoiding costly nursing home expenses. This interview is based on a conversation with James Richard Cornell, 63, who has been caring for...