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NewsTimes of San DiegoAugust 4, 2026San Diego

Denver seniors adopt home-sharing model to age in place

Older adults in Denver are increasingly sharing their private homes with housemates to manage living costs and maintain independence as they age. This trend, often compared to the 'Golden Girls' model, allows seniors to remain in their own residences rather than moving to assisted living facilities.

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Why It Matters

Home-sharing provides a housing alternative for seniors who wish to stay in their own homes but may face financial or maintenance challenges associated with aging in place.

Key Facts

  • Shirley Jennett is an 89-year-old retired nurse living in Denver.
  • The 'Golden Girls' model refers to seniors sharing their private homes with housemates.
  • The primary goal of this arrangement is to allow seniors to 'age in place' in their own homes.
  • Home-sharing can help seniors manage the costs and maintenance associated with large, single-family homes.

Who's Mentioned

organizationSunshine Home Share Colorado“nonprofit facilitating home-sharing”personLaura Fanucchi“president of National Shared Housing Resource Center”locationPortland“city offering pilot program incentives”personAbby Major“Pennsylvania state representative”locationDenver“The city where the home-sharing trend is being observed.”personShirley Jennett“89-year-old homeowner in Denver”personTarik Khan“Pennsylvania state representative”personAlison Joucovsky“founder of Sunshine Home Share Colorado”personSusan Beese“79-year-old renter”organizationJoint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard“research institution”personManny Rutinel“Colorado state representative”