Homeshare is an established shared living programme which has been running successfully in the United States, across Europe and in Australia for over two decades. A single older person provides a younger person with accommodation with their own room In return for the accommodation the younger person (homesharer) helps with household tasks for up to 8 hours a week.
An Enliven Homeshare Coordinator carefully matches both the older person and the younger person,After interviewing both parties and checking the younger person's references, both parties are introduced to each other. It is a safe service - all care and attention is taken to ensure a good 'match'. Enliven Positive Aging was launched Enliven Homeshare in Hawke's Bay on the April 10th 2008.
"Currently there are limited options which allow people (as they become older) to remain in their own homes" says the Manager of Enliven non clinical services. . "They may have begun to feel unsafe overnight or their families may have expressed feeling concerned that they are vulnerable or lonely. An Enliven Homeshare Coordinator will arrange to meet with people in their homes and establish how best we can match them with a security checked Homesharer. "
"We can discuss with older people ways in which a Homesharer could enable you to remain in your home by sharing it. In exchange for accommodation the Homesharer will make a small contribution to the cost their room, and share the costs of telephone, power and food and will provide support with daily tasks that you are no longer able to complete." adds The Manager.
"The Enliven Homeshare Coordinator is available to discuss this exciting but simple way of remaining in your own home by home sharing... ". If you feel that this is something you or a family member could benefit from contact Deborah Biggs.
