Nearly 1 in 3 older adults struggle with housing costs—and the problem is growing. Over the next 10 years, the number of adults aged 65–74 facing severe rent burdens is expected to rise by 42%, and homelessness among older adults will increase by 33%.

Home sharing is an innovative, affordable option that’s gaining traction. It allows older adults to rent out a room in their home—helping them stay in place longer, save money, and reduce loneliness.

In the latest episode of This Is Getting Old, we explore:

• What home sharing is and how it works

• Who it can benefit

• How it supports aging in place and financial stability

Whether you’re looking for affordable housing, interested in renting out a room, or just curious—this episode is for you.

We’d like to invite you to be a part of the GW Center for Aging, Health and Humanities community. Here are two ways that you can do that:

• You can join our email list by visiting the GW Center for Aging’s website –  https://nursing.gwu.edu/center-aging-health-and-humanities
• And we’d love to have you join our Facebook Group called “Building Age-Friendly Ecosystems” at https://www.facebook.com/groups/agefriendlyecosystems
• If you have trouble finding the website or the Facebook Group, please email us at aging@gwu.edu and we can help you find either or both!

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