Sholeh: Old housing formula offers new hope
Sholeh Patrick
Once upon a time in communities the world over, homes tended to be multigenerational. On farms or in town, grandparents, adult children, and grandchildren — or some other combination of relations — shared space. Typically, everyone chipped in; those capable earned income and contributed to family expenses. Others watched the little ones or handled hearth and home.
Beyond the obvious economics, research indicates there are psychological benefits to multigenerational living. Living alone has been associated with greater feelings of depression, stress and shorter life spans (Age and Aging, November 2021). According to March 2022 Pew Research, most adults in multigenerational households report feeling “positive” and call it “rewarding.”
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