ABOUT AGING IN PLACE

HOMESHARING VERMONT

Aging In Place Vermont is a prototype project,

designed to showcase how innovative living
scenarios can be repackaged to most effectively
"Homesharing is a simple idea where two or
appeal to the targeted population.
more people share a home for mutual benefit.
A person offers a private bedroom and shared
The project is comprised of two main
WITH AGING IN PLACE components: the website and physical "tea-time"
common space in exchange for rent, help
around the home or a combination of the two.
service items. The former aspect of the project
VERMONT provides all generations with in depth, accessible
It differs from a typical roommate situation
because, at its core, it is about two people
information on the "how", "what", and "why"
helping each other.
behind reimagining housing. The latter more
No two homesharing arrangements are alike.
directly targets elderly populations.
Each is tailored to the unique needs and
interests of the people involved."
​ ur campaign is looking to target senior centers,
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specifically. Seniors go here for many of their
social, physical, emotional, and intellectual needs.
Senior centers serve as important places for
learning more about options surrounding aging.
Some examples of events that senior centers host
are book clubs, yoga, bingo, and support groups;
we aim to integrate learning into these events,
enabling seniors to learn about aging in place
options through an interactive, engaging manner.

Homesharing might be right for you if you resonate with the

AgingInPlaceVT.com following story!

In the golden years of life, the notion of home takes on a profound

significance. For many elderly individuals, homesharing offers a
compelling solution that combines companionship, security, and
practicality. Whether seeking to downsize, alleviate financial
burdens, or simply share the joys and challenges of daily living,
homesharing provides a unique opportunity for seniors to find
comfort and connection within the familiar embrace of home. With
shared responsibilities, mutual support, and the chance to cultivate
new friendships, homesharing enriches lives and fosters a sense of
belonging, empowering older adults to age gracefully in a setting that
feels both nurturing and vibrant.
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rural town seated deep in the Smokey
Mountains of Western North Carolina. This
and 2 of our
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has broadened her horizons and allows her
to bring diversity to any role she is placed in.
This requires minimal work from you. All you need to do is She is a Government major and a double
minor in Native American Studies and
connect with us and we will guide you through the entire
Public Policy. She is a first-generation
process. At no point will you need to build, design, or do any
college student who hopes to eventually go
physical labor. back home and do advocacy work
concerning the opioid epidemic and the
families affected by it.

Kayla Entwistle is a Hong Kong-

born, though New York City-
Mumbai-Singapore raised, 21-year-
1. Duplexing
old. A fan of the small things in life,
she finds much joy in people-
watching, flower-arranging, and
music-listening. Entwistle is
currently a rising-senior at
Dartmouth College, where she

2. Accessory
majors in History and double minors
in Russian Area Studies and Public
The state of Vermont is facing an unprecedented housing crisis Policy on the International Law
that they have been battling for years. The main issue is that Track.
Vermont does not have the means to keep up with housing

Dwelling Units
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houses for the people who want to move to the state.

Homeownership has also went down as the prices for the
housing market has risen. There have been numerous
legislative actions purposed but this is still not enough to keep
Dara Casey is a sophomore computer
up with the growing need for houses. science major and public policy
minor from Melrose, Massachusetts.
Vermont has a high population of seniors who will not be able Dara is interested in the intersection

Find what
to age safely in their homes, which means their houses can go between technology and law. On
campus she works for the Dali Lab as
vacant as they are put into elder care facilities or their children
an app developer. She is also involved
are filled with worry and move in with them. in the Dartmouth Outing Club.

Vermont is also facing a significant loss of school districts due

to some having to shut down because there are not enough
school-aged children in Vermont, which not only slows the
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solution is best
for you through
Naimo Mohamed is from Somalia
growth of the state but impacts the future of it altogether.
and grew up in Portland Maine. She
is an upcoming sophomore at
Regardless of funding Vermont just can’t keep up with housing Dartmouth College majoring in
growth, so we have found that many organizations in Vermont neuroscience on a pre med track and
use pre-existing homes to create more units to accommodate
more families.
minoring in public policy. She is a
first generation college student who
hopes to become a neurosurgeon and
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