The Home Sweet Homeshare Blog & Resource Library

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At Home Sweet Homeshare, we're passionate about providing valuable insights and practical tips to help you navigate the world of senior living and home sharing. Whether you're a senior looking for companionship, a family member seeking the best living arrangements for a loved one, or someone interested in the benefits of intergenerational living, our blog offers a wealth of information tailored to your needs.
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Understanding The Cost of Independent Senior Living Facilities Compared to Home Sharing

Are you or a loved one weighing the financial implications of moving to an independent senior living facility versus opting for a home-sharing arrangement?
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Companionship
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Open Your Door to a Richer Life: The Ultimate Guide to Home Sharing for Seniors

Are you tired of feeling isolated in your own home? Do you wish for more meaningful connections and support as you age? If so, you're not alone.
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Home Sharing
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Surprising Statistics About Homesharing: Unlocking the Benefits of Intergenerational Living

Delve into some surprising statistics that highlight the advantages and unique aspects of homesharing.
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Struggling with Housing Costs in Massachusetts?

Homeshare could be the life-changing solution you've been searching for. Imagine gaining a trusted companion, reliable help around the house, and a significant boost to your monthly income. It's not too good to be true – it's the power of homesharing.
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Home Sharing
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How to Prepare Your Home for a Long-Term Homeshare

In this comprehensive guide, we'll walk you through everything you need to know to make your home share-ready, from decluttering and cleaning to legal considerations and enhancing companionship.
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Home Sharing
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What is Companion Care?

An Overview of Companion Care and Comparison to Other Home Care Services. This blog post will provide an in-depth look at companion care, how it compares to other home care services.
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Financial
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Signs Your Parent Needs Help at Home

This comprehensive guide will help you identify these signs, understand their implications, and provide practical steps to address your parents' needs.
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Companionship
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What Are 55+ Communities?

Learn About the Benefits, Amenities, and Costs of 55+ Communities Designed for Active and Independent Seniors. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore what 55+ communities are, the benefits they offer, the amenities you can expect, and the associated costs.
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Home Sharing
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How to Talk to Parents About Transitioning from Living Alone to Senior Living

This blog will provide practical tips and strategies for approaching this sensitive topic with empathy and care.
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Companionship
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What is Adult Day Care?

Adult day care services provide a valuable option for families seeking assistance while allowing seniors to remain in their homes or with family members. This comprehensive guide explores what adult day care entails, the benefits it offers.
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Home Sharing
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How Much Is the Average Cost of Independent Living Facilities for Each City and State?

Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of the average monthly costs for independent living facilities across the United States, organized by state and selected cities.
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Home Sharing
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How Much Can You Earn by Sharing Your Home on Home Sweet Homeshare?

One of the most exciting aspects of homesharing is the potential to earn extra income by renting out a part of your home.
But just how much can you make? Let’s take a closer look at the earning potential in various cities across the United States.
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The CEO Corner

Thought Leadership

I read a lot of research papers, listen to podcasts, follow industry trends, and talk to innovative experts. These are a few articles where I distill this knowledge into insights that challenge conventional wisdom about aging and intergenerational housing.

Tech-Assisted Independence for Seniors: Balancing Smart Homes and Human Touch

High adoption of smart home technologies correlates with an average 7.2-year delay in the need for assisted living facilities among seniors. However, excessive reliance on technology may lead to decreased physical activity and cognitive decline. Technology should enhance, not replace, human connections in senior care
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When Urban Housing Solutions Backfire

Alternative living arrangements aren't always the answer to urban housing crises. Learn about data-driven, context-specific approaches to creating truly affordable, livable cities.
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Why Millennials Are More Isolated Than Their Grandparents

Why young adults are lonelier than seniors and how intergenerational connections could be the key to solving the modern loneliness epidemic. Learn about innovative solutions for creating a more connected society.
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Mindful Decluttering for Seniors: Balancing Order and Memory

Is decluttering truly the panacea for senior living that it's often touted to be, or are we overlooking the complex relationship between older adults and their possessions? This article explores the nuanced reality of mindful decluttering for seniors, challenging the notion that a tidy space always equates to a better quality of life for older adults.
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Shared Living: The Eco-Friendly Housing Revolution

From energy savings to intergenerational wisdom, learn why sharing your home could be the key to a greener future.
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Rethinking Gig Worker Housing: The Surprising Quest for Stability in Flexibility

As the gig economy reshapes how we work, it's also transforming where and how we live. But here's the twist: the housing revolution gig workers need might not be the one we expect.
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