Comments on: Kid-Friendly Senior Housing: Meeting the Needs of Two Generations

By: Michelle

Michelle — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 01:23:11 +0000

Very good point, Kaye. I agree, it would be a help to families in those situations…makes a lot of sense. Thanks so much for all the feedback that you provide for the blog posts. It’s much appreciated!

By: Kaye

Kaye — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 01:10:16 +0000

These are great ideas. I’ve seen several articles lately about children and young teens living with grandparents AND parents who are in the early stages of Alzheimer’s Disease. I suspect that with people living longer, as well as many mothers having children older, those situations will be increasing. Something like this might be a help to those families as well.

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Tue, 17 Mar 2009 03:25:26 +0000

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By: Michelle

Michelle — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 01:10:15 +0000

Dale, that is a wonderful idea. Thanks for the feedback!

By: Dale Carter

Dale Carter — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:51:19 +0000

I like the idea. My suggestion is to get local universities to collaborate. Use students as volunteers for the tutoring. Perhaps involve the Psychology and Sociology departments to do some grant-based research work in an effort to create a model (in multi-generational living) that could be emulated around the country (as well as improving life for the residents).

By: Grandpa Shayne

Grandpa Shayne — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 22:05:48 +0000

This sounds like a very useful service to provide so people can afford housing in a nice building with others in the same situation.