Should an aging parent modify their Denver home to stay, or is it time to move somewhere that already fits?

Modifying a Denver home for aging in place is almost never the cheaper option, and it rarely solves the whole problem. A grab bar in the bathroom is practical. A full-scale renovation to eliminate stairs, widen doorways, and reconfigure a kitchen can run well into six figures, and it does nothing about the yard, the driveway, or the fact that the neighborhood was not built with walkability in mind. The honest comparison most families skip is this: what does the modification actually cost versus what does the home sell for now, and what does purpose-built senior living in the Denver area actually provide for that equity? Both paths have real merit. But the families who struggle are the ones who spend two years and sixty thousand dollars on modifications, delay the real conversation, and then face a move anyway under worse circumstances. A clear, practical comparison made while the homeowner can still lead the discussion is worth more than any renovation budget. Spending money to stay in the wrong house is not a plan, it is a postponed decision with a price tag attached. If you are helping a parent weigh staying versus moving in Denver, has anyone actually put the full cost of aging in place on paper next to what the home could bring in today's market?