New housing arrangements are becoming more popular for seniors.
By Paul R. Brian
Over 2.1 million Americans live in nursing homes or assisted care facilities, but many more still prefer to stay at home and be cared for by family members or hire in-home caregivers if necessary. In fact, around half of Americans over 85 live with family in multi-generational households or independently with in-home care available. However, a third and growing category of senior citizens are choosing to live in independent group homes or cohousing environments where in-house care is available if needed. This can be an excellent in-between option for some elderly people, allowing them to retain freedom and mobility while still having care available and a convivial communal living environment. This arrangement has many key benefits for seniors…
