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The New Sharing Economy: Why Older Americans Are Turning to Roommates to Age in Place

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The Rise of Senior Roommates: How Home-Sharing Programs Are Tackling Housing Costs and Loneliness

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, Roommates were once seen as a rite of passage exclusive to college students and young professionals. Today, cohabiting with unrelated housemates is rapidly gaining traction among a completely different demographic: senior citizens.

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