There have been a couple of recent cases in Ontario where groups of seniors (generally women) wanting to set up housekeeping together have met opposition from municipal politicians.
“Municipalities should not be trying to get in the way of seniors with innovative solutions,” said [Lindsay] Park, an MPP with the governing Progressive Conservatives. [Park is the sponsor of the Golden Girls Act 2019.]
“Seniors living together can reap significant health, economic and social benefits and seniors are the fastest growing part of the population, both in Durham Region and provincewide,” she said.Check out these news stories on DurhamRegion.com and the Toronto Star for more about the act & how some Ontario seniors are making "Golden Girls" housing work for themselves.
Personally, I think it's a great idea. Nothing that I've read has addressed this in terms of aging without children, but I think it's a particularly relevant possible solution for our growing segment of the population. I've written previously about Golden Girls-style living arrangements on this blog, in 2010 and 2015.Thoughts?
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I also think it's a great idea. It kills two birds with one stone - by providing an affordable housing solution for the older person, and by dealing with loneliness issues. I love that the women featured included a room for a full-time carer, made it accessible, and all have their own ensuites. A perfect solution. I find it unbelievable that some officials couldn't get their heads around it, and tried to block it (or another home like it).
ReplyDeleteSure, I'm sure there are issues between them, but hey, I get upset at my husband from time to time, so I would consider that completely normal!
In favor! Why wouldn't anyone be?
ReplyDeleteJust moments ago, this was on the Today Show Check out the portion from 1:30 to 2:00. https://www.today.com/video/health-advice-every-woman-needs-to-know-1452274243683 Connection with friends is so important to our health.
I love this idea!
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