America Is Aging Into a Housing Crisis for Older Adults
December 07, 2023 by The article discusses the urgency of providing affordable housing for the rapidly growing populations of cost burdened older adults. It discusses several housing solutions: 1) Home-Sharing Programs: These programs, like the one run by St. Ambrose Housing Aid Center, allow older adults to share their homes with younger tenants, providing mutual benefits; 2) Subsidized Rentals: Federal housing vouchers help older adults afford rent in suitable apartments; 3) Multigenerational Living: Increasingly popular, this model allows older adults to live with adult relatives, addressing both housing and social needs. 4) Senior-Focused Living Models: These include age-restricted affordable rentals, intergenerational home-sharing, and aging-in-place “village” networks that connect older adults with supportive services. The article also discusses the need for “missing middle” housing and ADUs.