Next to healthcare, housing is one of the highest expenses facing seniors. This is why many retirees are now considering getting a roommate to help make ends meet.
According to a report by WINK in Fort Myers, Florida, a lack of affordable housing has many retirees searching for roommates to help reduce costs. The Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida is trying to start a home share program, matching seniors with homes with those in need of housing.
Besides lessening housing costs, having a roommate might have an added benefit by providing companionship. A study published by the Journal of the American Medical Association shows that more than one-third of people ages 50 to 80 feel lonely, and nearly as many feel isolated.
Council of Seniors Wants Retirees to Have More Money
The Council of Seniors wants all seniors to be able to afford the retirement they rightfully deserve — and that means making sure retirees receive the money they should have gotten years ago. We are working hard to get Congress to passThe SAVE Benefits Act. This crucial bill will put $581 back in seniors’ pockets to make up for Social Security cost-of-living adjustments that were far too low for years.
Please take a moment and sign our petition today to show your support.