News and Inspiration
Homeless in Seattle. Community and sharing.
Now here’s a good idea. A local Seattle resident has built a tiny house in his backyard for a homeless person to live in. Truly inspirational.
Read MoreInter-generational living
10 Minute Interview with Hermi & Heidi In today’s interview we talk to a mother and daughter who live in flats adjacent to each other in what can be called a 3-generation home. They had an annex built to daughter Heidi’s family home, a house she has been living in with her husband and two…
Read MoreElderly housemates – Life at 100.
Living to over 100 years old is something more and more people will experience. How can house sharing help?
Read MoreAttitudes to house sharing survey
A Cohabitas research report reveals that 1 in 4 (23%) mature adults between the age of 45 and 85 have discussed living with a friend, with 1 in 3 (33%) in London considering this option. Whilst ‘sharing the bills’ remains the number one reason to share when older, ‘having someone else around’ and ‘socialising with…
Read MoreA visit to Saettedammen Co-housing in Denmark
Danish cohousing pioneer Ole in the communal dining area of the Saettedammen community
Read MoreTen minute interview: Co-housing pioneer Arne Bjerre
Arne Bjerre and his wife were founding members of the Saettedamen cohousing community in Denmark
Read MoreThe Older Women’s Co-Housing story
The Older Women’s Co Housing scheme in North London
Read MoreGrowing old among friends: third age cooperatives
Manuel Beltrán and Baudi Lozano met on joining the cooperative and went on to form a couple.
Read MoreActive retirement at Sun Park Living
Peaceful mornings on the lovely Playa Dorada in the heart of Playa Blanca Lanzarote
Read MoreWhat makes us happy in later life?
What contributes to well-being in later life? Participation in community, physical activity and maybe more …
Read MoreMeeting co-living needs for the over 40s
Co-living can be seen as unusual for the over 40s but it offers flexibility and companionship
Read MoreChallenges of a house share for over 40s
The challenges of a house share for over 40s require finding the right house mates in the first place.
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