Living Choices Alternative Housing Options with AARP, The Green House Project, Green Care Farms, Kitchen Bath and Wellness Design, Koelsch Communities, Village of Hope
Bill Armbruster highlighted the need for middle housing and home sharing. Susan Ryan from the Greenhouse Project described their 371 homes in 32 states (as of July 2022), focusing on dignified, home-like settings.
Rebekah Churchyard introduced Canada’s first dementia care farm, Green Care Farms, which offers outdoor activities and sensory engagement.
Jamie Gold discussed co-living and co-housing as alternatives to traditional living arrangements.
Kathy Gillespie presented the Village of Hope, a multi-generational, inclusive co-housing community in Pennsylvania, aimed at providing affordable, supportive housing for various demographics.
Benjamin Surmi and Carol Chiang offered their perspective.
This discussion was continued on 9-1-22.
Recorded on July 21, 2022, this episode is part of our Living Choices Series. Speakers are listed in their order of appearance.
Bill Armbruster, Senior Advisor, AARP Livable Communities
Susan Ryan, Senior Director, The Green House Project; CEO, The Center for Innovation
Rebekah Churchyard, MSW, RSW, PMP®, CEO and Founder, Green Care Farms
Jamie Gold, CKD CAPS MCCWC, Wellness Design Consultant, Jamie Gold Kitchen, Bath and Wellness Design
Benjamin Surmi, Director Education and Culture, Koelsch Communities
Kathleen Gillespie, CEO, Clearfield County Area Agency on Aging Village of Hope (now a division of Mature Resources)
Debbie Howard’s summary of this show.
Resources:
A 4-8-25 Forbes article by Jamie Gold Study Shows High Heat Where We Live May Accelerate Aging
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