Three generations moved in next door and formed a 'family compound.' It's helping them avoid assisted living.

Lauren McCadney and her family moved to be closer to each other.

Charlotte Kesl for BI

Lauren McCadney had always wanted to live next door to friends or family. In her late 50s, she finally made that happen, though not the way she'd planned.

In 2020, Lauren's mother, who had been living with her brother and his family in Frederick, Maryland, died. Lauren, who was going through a difficult divorce and doesn't have children, decided she wanted to be closer to her family and help her brother care for their dad...