{"id":2124,"date":"2021-05-18T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-18T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.boomershub.com\/?p=2124"},"modified":"2024-10-18T08:50:58","modified_gmt":"2024-10-18T08:50:58","slug":"what-is-senior-cohousing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.boomershub.com\/blog\/what-is-senior-cohousing","title":{"rendered":"Senior Cohousing makes Aging Fun and the Future Less Lonely\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Raise a hand if you\u2019ve been told retirement is a lonely and dreadful time ahead. Well, you’re not alone. Around <\/span>57% of Americans<\/span><\/a> dread retirement because they feel unprepared, be it for <\/span>savings<\/span><\/a>, housing, or holding onto their social life. For senior social butterflies –\u00a0 we have a solution to your housing predicament and need to socialize. It\u2019s *cue drumroll* – senior cohousing! <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

While \u201csenior living\u201d and \u201c<\/span>cohousing for seniors\u201d<\/span> are used interchangeably, both are different. So, your first question could be:\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What Is <\/span>co-housing for seniors<\/span>?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Think of bees who are like-minded, work together with shared responsibilities, and live together intentionally with shared values and specific common resources. That’s <\/span>senior communal Living<\/span>, or cohousing, in a nutshell.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Senior cohousing’s theme is community and teamwork among the baby boomers. You can have private units and independence but share common areas such as kitchens, dining rooms, and recreational spots. This setup seems excellent for those in good health and wishing to live with similar-aged people of mutual philosophy. This particular style of Living is widespread \u2013 in 2024, more than <\/span>300 communities will be in the US<\/span><\/a>. Now, let\u2019s address your second question:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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These are the fundamental differences between cohousing and senior living options:<\/span><\/i><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Senior Cohousing<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Senior Living\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Who\u2019s it for\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Best for active boomers who value communities and shared responsibilities<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Designed for older adults who need a wide range of services catering to their independence to <\/span>support with activities of daily Living (ADLs)<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Availability<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Rising in popularity.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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It is more widely available, with several options.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Age restrictions<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Residents usually have to be aged 50 plus.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Age restrictions strongly apply to residents 55 or older.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Costing (per month)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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$1,800 – $4,500<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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$2,500 – $5,500<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n

Here is the comparison when it comes to living arrangements, privacy, and other things:<\/span><\/i><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Senior Cohousing\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Sub-varieties\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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  1. Intergenerational cohousing\u00a0<\/li>\n
  2. Eco-cohousing\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
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  1. Assisted Living<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n
  2. Independent Living<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n
  3. Memory care<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n
  4. Nursing home<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n
  5. Home care<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n
  6. Continuing care retirement community\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Neighborhood\/Community\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Residents share tasks, regularly socialize, and have shared living spaces.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Private rooms\/apartment complexes with limited shared spaces.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Privacy\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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The balance between social engagement and confidentiality.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Privacy is prioritized more, and social engagement depends on the resident\u2019s wishes.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Care and support\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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  1. Medical care availability can be limited.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Seniors need to be independent.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Due to more social interactions, residents have better mental health.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
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  1. Depending on the resident, varying levels of care and medical care are available. For example, memory care is for patients with dementia.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n

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    To learn more about senior living, check out:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n