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Who we are

Homeshare International supports a network of professionals worldwide who run homeshare programmes. Our aims are to encourage learning and good practice, foster new programmes and understand the impact of homesharing. We also raise awareness of what homeshare can offer as a solution to many of society’s needs. 

What is homeshare?

Homesharing enables two unrelated people to share their lives for their mutual benefit. A homesharer provides support and companionship to a householder in exchange for free or low-cost accommodation. Homeshare can benefit many people with support or housing needs.

Homeshare programmes

There are Homeshare programmes in many countries from Canada to Korea, Austria to Australia. These programmes typically match older householders with young homesharers. Homesharing builds relationships, often between two generations, recognising that people who take part have needs and something to give.

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Loneliness, loss and regret

Loneliness, loss and regret: what getting old really feels like – new study

Thank you to Joyce Craveiro of Lar no Lar for making us aware of a great report at theconversation.com on “Loneliness, loss & regret: what getting old really feels like – new study” This research is part of The Loneliness Project – a large-scale, in-depth exploration of how older people experience loneliness and what it means for them. (It also quotes HI President Malcolm Johnson.)

Older topics at TheConversation.com include “How loneliness in older people makes them more vulnerable to financial scammers” and “Loneliness has serious health risks and the solution is social“.

Emma’s Story

Tap the picture of Emma Parrish-Andrew (Homesharer) to see Emma’s story.

Photo credit: Homeshare Gloucestershire

Welcome, Hagamos Hogar

Hagamos Hogar in Málaga, Spain has joined the Homeshare International Network. Natalia Cerón Santacruz and her team provide services to older adults who want companionship and are willing to share their home with another person, and students or professional people looking for an affordable, quiet room close to their work or university. The team of professionals conducts interviews and evaluations of all candidates to find the ideal match; then they monitor the new agreements, accompanying and advising the match.

Learn more on their website at www.hagamoshogar.com

New research on Homeshare

The University of Washington was commissioned to prepare a report on homesharing for the Washington State Senate Housing and Local Government Committee. Read the report on our Resources page.

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Who we are

Homeshare International is a network of professionals worldwide who run homeshare programmes.

Slideshow photos ©Elena Chebanova/Solidarios

What’s in a name?

Homesharing has many different names around the world: Homeshare •  logement intergénérationnel • wohnen für hilfe • convivencia intergeneracional • Programa Convive

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Do you run a homeshare programme?

If so, please make sure that your details are up to date on the Programme Directory.
If they are not, please complete the online form.