Sharing a home
Bringing family to live in our home or encouraging them to share with others. What are the pros and cons?
Dementia and poor mobility are driving the demand for homesharing
It ca seem like an older relative who is finding living independently a little harder than it used is stuck for choices. They are a long way from needing a care home, or even a visiting carer. But they can’t get the tricky jobs done so easily – cleaning, cooking, perhaps even shopping. So does […]
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3 Tips for Preparing Your Home to Move in an Elderly Relative
Collaborative Post As our loved ones get older, the time may come when they need more care than can be provided when living alone. If this is the case, you and your relative may come to the decision that the best option for you and your family is for them to move in. This is […]
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How to make homeshares work: top 5 tips
Alternative ways of living as we get older, compared to the more conventional routes, are fast gaining pace. People are increasingly seeking different options, and interest in homesharing arrangements has soared in recent years because of its ability to address several key issues society faces. Caroline Cooke, director at social enterprise Share and Care Homeshare, […]
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5 Tips for Designing the Perfect Granny Flat
Collaborative Post Installing a granny flat on your property is an increasingly popular choice for those looking to ensure that their elderly relatives are close enough to receive care when needed, but still retain the independence of living alone. If you want to provide a place to move your elderly loved ones into, then here […]
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3 Home Renovation Tips for Moving in Older Relatives
Collaborative Post Caring for our older relatives is something that many of us undertake at some point in our lives. This can mean visiting them every day to ensure that they have everything they need, seeing to their utilities, completing their washing and food shopping, and ensuring that they take any medication that they might […]
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How to adjust your home to suit an older relative
Collaborative Post However much we put off thinking about the realities of the aging process, we cannot deny the toll that time takes on our bodies and minds. Living to a ripe old age is indisputably a blessing but one which comes with many strings attached, including physical deterioration that can be anywhere between bothersome […]
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Caregiving tips for older family members at home
While homes for the elderly may be the most practical option for busy people, many still want to have their elderly parents home and care for them there. For those who do, the idea of being together with the people who have cared for them all their lives is a gift. Their wisdom and experiences […]
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The role of homeshare for older people during and post-pandemic
Flo and Luciana have built a friendship through home sharing in the pandemic that has seen them litter picking together in the local park. For anyone who can live independently with just a little help around the house and would like more company, Homeshare could be a valuable solution. What is homeshare? It’s incredibly beneficial […]
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Critical financial decisions to discuss with your parents when they move in with you
Collaborative Post Having your parents around can be exciting as you get to spend more time together. They also bond with the grandchildren, and it’s almost like having a family reunion every day. If they’ve been sickly, it’s a relief having them around because you can take care and give them the attention they need. […]
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Can a homeshare help my parent feel less lonely?
Can homesharing be an answer to the growing epidemic of loneliness and depression that is affecting our older population? We asked a homeshare expert, Sam Brandman of Two Generations, about how homesharing works in practice, and how we can make it work for our parents. What is a homeshare? A homeshare arrangement brings together a […]
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