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Thousands http://www.jchs.harvard.edu/research/housing_americas_older_adults Source: HOUSING AMERICA'S OLDER ADULTS, JOINT CENTER FOR HOUSING STUDIES OF HARVARD UNIVERSITY Sharing Housing Seniors (65+) Living Alone (percentage of total) 50 40 19% 30 16% 20 42 10 Maine Source: American Community Survey 2010-2014 32 New Hampsire 19% 19 0 Vermont Benefits Financial $$ Help • Tasks • Emergencies Companionship Left Out Loneliness Chronic Loneliness Health Effects Home-mate A person you like and respect whose way of living is compatible ENOUGH that you are comfortable living together Arnie Pat Advocacy • Awareness • Stories about successful home-mates • Concrete steps to implement • Education, coaching, and encouragement Priscilla Sharing Housing Annamarie Pluhar [email protected] http://www.sharinghousing.com (802) 387-0487
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