The idea for this workshop came from "Tech-enhanced life" and I have talked of this before in earlier posts, but I think it is still relevant as we move into a year of perfect vision.
Some exceptional opportunities in
housing can help fight isolation and loneliness among seniors. Particularly as grow older, housing options affect our physical and our mental
wellbeing.
Some of the options being explored in some jurisdictions may have hope for those who are on their own. Some of these are:
All-age residential
hotels. The idea of ‘all-age’ living facilities, compared to more age-segregated communities is a good idea for seniors. More specifically, there is an atmosphere
of more powerful energy, as well as the increased opportunities to connect with
different ages and learn new things than in a segregated community.
Accessory unit rentals. As our family situations change, because of age, our current house could become too big us. Accessory units (or ‘granny units’) on the
property can be rented out, or maybe separate living quarters can be made of
current house space. Housing rental
could also be exchanged for home maintenance, help, and companionship. Graduate students would be good candidates
for this option. This would require cities to approve zoning changes and there might have to be some screening set up to protect seniors, but it might work and keep people in their homes longer.
Co-housing. is where residents (old and young) share living
facilities. The benefits for older
adults are shared help, companionship and contact with younger
generations. However, such facilities
are few in a number of areas, and efforts need to be made to ensure residents
are harmonious with each other.
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