Cohousing-L Mailing List: Millennials and Co-Housing

[Grace Kim (grace]

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I too have a Millennial living in our three-generation household, and agree 
that this is a very positive contribution to provide an extra driver, extra 
muscle, extra cook, and extra pet care within our extended family.  Indeed for 
white-hair seniors like myself planning to age-in-place, they are a wonderful 
addition.
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There is also another movement afoot that marries the synergy between the 
younger/older generations.
That model is one that has seniors living in community and providing support 
with foster families. And in exchange getting that muscle power and physical 
support now and again from the youthful counterparts. There is a lot of 
mentorship and sharing that can be meaningful/impactful. For many seniors with 
a strong value for social justice, this is a great model to consider.
http://www.generationsofhope.org/

There is a built community in Portland (http://www.bridgemeadowsapts.com/  ) 
and one in Illinois (Hope Meadows - 
http://www.npr.org/2015/08/04/429219678/at-hope-meadows-in-illinois-older-adults-help-families-care-for-foster-children)
 .
Need more hybrid models like this.

grace h. kim | schemata workshop inc.
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