Cohousing-L Mailing List: examples of a) managing work/participation and b) mutual support

[Dyan Wiley (dyanwiley123]

Hi all,

I'm a member of the Seniors in Cohousing Committee of CohoUS and we are
seeking examples of  informal or organized strategies, practices and such
for addressing the following two topics. What has your community developed
or are starting to discuss?

 a)   how you are addressing work expectations of older members, whether in
multi-generational and senior-focused communities.

b)    examples of how communities offer mutual support when a member (of
any age) needs extra help (after surgery/accident, birth of a child or for
an aging member).  Do you have formal systems in place to help with meals,
errands, etc. or informal ways you support each other?

Please send me a description or invite me to follow up individually with
you or another member of your community.  Eventually we will share the
ideas collected through workshops and other programs we are planning to
offer.

Thanks!

Dyan Wiley
Founding member, Cherry Hill Cohousing (formerly Pioneer Valley)
Chair, Seniors in Cohousing Committee, CohoUS