From Strangers to Housemates: Why Some Canadian Seniors are Turning to the ‘Golden Girls’ Model
The shared-living arrangement for seniors could become an increasingly significant part of Canada’s housing mix in the years ahead, experts say.
Samir Sinha, director of health policy research at the National Institute on Ageing (NIA), described the Golden Girls model as a “missing middle” option for older adults who might no longer be able to manage or afford a large home on their own, but do not yet require nursing care.
“I think there’s going to be a lot more of this happening over time.”
