#multigenerational-living

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London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

'I'm the lucky one' - more than one in three young men now live with their parents

More than one in three young men in the UK lived with their parents in 2025, driven by high renting costs and rising house prices.
SF real estate
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 hours ago

I started buying properties with family and friends in my 20s. I've bought 10 total, and one has made over $400k on Airbnb.

Co-buying properties with friends and family can accelerate homeownership and investment opportunities.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

The forgotten generation isn't the young people struggling to find their place in the world - it's the retirees sitting in fully paid-off houses with lifetimes of experience, waiting for a phone call that the modern world no longer knows it's supposed to make - Silicon Canals

Older adults possess valuable experience but are often overlooked and isolated in contemporary society.
#family-dynamics
fromSlate Magazine
5 hours ago
Parenting

My Mom Expects All Her Grandkids to Keep Up a Birthday Tradition. My Son Broke It-And She's Gone on Strike.

Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
5 hours ago

My Mom Expects All Her Grandkids to Keep Up a Birthday Tradition. My Son Broke It-And She's Gone on Strike.

Traditions can create expectations that may lead to misunderstandings and disappointment within family dynamics.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

I Know Why My Son Moved Back Home. I'm Scared to Find Out Why He's Staying.

A conversation about living arrangements and financial contributions is necessary between the father and son.
Real estate
fromTravel + Leisure
6 hours ago

8 Best U.S. Cities for First-time Homebuyers Looking for Affordability and Opportunity

Certain U.S. metro areas offer better conditions for first-time homebuyers, with improved affordability and less competition.
Retirement
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

The Historic Transformation of Retirement

A new model of retirement emphasizes active engagement and personal definition, with many choosing to work post-career.
Healthcare
fromwww.npr.org
6 hours ago

Real estate investors are buying up long-term care facilities. Residents can suffer

Pearlene Darby died from infections and bedsores after alleged neglect in a nursing home, leading to a lawsuit against the facility and its owner.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 hour ago

A sad indictment that the young seek tradwife life | Letters

The tradwife ideal offers comfort but also poses dangers, as highlighted by past feminist struggles and the need for societal change.
Roam Research
fromwww.businessinsider.com
8 hours ago

A retired couple sold their $2 million home to travel the country in their 'BoomerBus' RV full time

Older retirees are embracing RV living for travel and downsizing, seeking new experiences and reduced housing costs.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.businessinsider.com
8 hours ago

We moved to Mexico in our 60s because the US was too expensive. We feel younger than ever and have started an AI business.

Karen and Jeff Nauman launched The AI Boomers to teach AI to older Americans after moving to Mexico.
#aging
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
6 hours ago

Psychology says the most isolating part of getting older isn't having fewer people around you - it's having fewer people who knew you when you were whole and fast and full of plans, because the version of you that exists in other people's memory is shrinking at the same rate as the guest list, and one day you'll be the only person alive who remembers what you were capable of - Silicon Canals

The hardest part of aging is losing connections to those who remember different versions of ourselves.
Relationships
fromBuzzFeed
1 day ago

I've Become 'Opsicocious' At 79 - And I Recommend Everyone My Age Try It

Claiming an age in advance can feel empowering and reflects a desire for respect and acknowledgment in later life.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

Nobody tells you that one of the cruelest parts of aging is becoming invisible in rooms you used to command - I walked into a meeting last year as a consultant and a young man looked right through me to greet the person behind me, and I stood there holding 40 years of expertise in a body he had already decided had nothing to offer, and that single moment taught me more about getting old than any birthday ever has - Silicon Canals

Aging can lead to feeling invisible and undervalued in professional settings, despite years of experience.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
6 hours ago

Psychology says the most isolating part of getting older isn't having fewer people around you - it's having fewer people who knew you when you were whole and fast and full of plans, because the version of you that exists in other people's memory is shrinking at the same rate as the guest list, and one day you'll be the only person alive who remembers what you were capable of - Silicon Canals

The hardest part of aging is losing connections to those who remember different versions of ourselves.
Relationships
fromBuzzFeed
1 day ago

I've Become 'Opsicocious' At 79 - And I Recommend Everyone My Age Try It

Claiming an age in advance can feel empowering and reflects a desire for respect and acknowledgment in later life.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

Nobody tells you that one of the cruelest parts of aging is becoming invisible in rooms you used to command - I walked into a meeting last year as a consultant and a young man looked right through me to greet the person behind me, and I stood there holding 40 years of expertise in a body he had already decided had nothing to offer, and that single moment taught me more about getting old than any birthday ever has - Silicon Canals

Aging can lead to feeling invisible and undervalued in professional settings, despite years of experience.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
1 day ago

Reynoso Lays Out Brooklyn Plan For Housing And Health

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso announced significant investments in affordable housing, schools, and maternal health to enhance community well-being.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

I feel like I'm losing her': the families torn apart by older relatives going far right

Graham's mother underwent a political transformation during the Covid pandemic, becoming radicalized and supporting extreme right views online.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Rage bait? Elder abuse? Reddit post of abandoned sign has GenXers up in arms.

Blockbuster Video's sign remains a nostalgic relic, provoking strong emotions among Boston residents despite the store's closure.
#millennials
Digital life
fromBustle
1 day ago

You Can Pry This Cheugy Millennial Habit From My Cold, Dead Hands

Millennials prefer making big purchases on larger screens due to trust issues with mobile devices.
fromFortune
2 days ago
Real estate

Older millennials are starting to act like boomers in the housing market - and pulling away from the pack | Fortune

Older Millennials have become the highest-earning home buyers, leveraging home equity to upgrade to larger properties.
Digital life
fromBustle
1 day ago

You Can Pry This Cheugy Millennial Habit From My Cold, Dead Hands

Millennials prefer making big purchases on larger screens due to trust issues with mobile devices.
Real estate
fromFortune
2 days ago

Older millennials are starting to act like boomers in the housing market - and pulling away from the pack | Fortune

Older Millennials have become the highest-earning home buyers, leveraging home equity to upgrade to larger properties.
#residential-architecture
Renovation
fromArchDaily
2 days ago

7 Unbuilt Houses Shaped by Site, Climate, and Constraints

Residential architecture is explored through unbuilt projects that respond to site, climate, and constraints, emphasizing the house as a spatial system.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
2 days ago

7 Unbuilt Houses Shaped by Site, Climate, and Constraints

Residential architecture is explored through unbuilt projects that respond to site, climate, and constraints, emphasizing the house as a spatial system.
#affordable-housing
NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
3 days ago

Affordable Housing Lottery Opens for Seniors in Brownsville

Affordable housing lottery opens for 142 senior apartments in Brownsville, with 47 units designated as truly affordable.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
5 days ago

Brooklyn Gains 153-Unit Affordable Senior Housing Development

A new affordable senior housing development in Bushwick adds 153 units for low-income older adults, including formerly homeless seniors, promoting aging-in-place options.
NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
3 days ago

Affordable Housing Lottery Opens for Seniors in Brownsville

Affordable housing lottery opens for 142 senior apartments in Brownsville, with 47 units designated as truly affordable.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
5 days ago

Brooklyn Gains 153-Unit Affordable Senior Housing Development

A new affordable senior housing development in Bushwick adds 153 units for low-income older adults, including formerly homeless seniors, promoting aging-in-place options.
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

I Did My Aunt and Uncle a Huge Favor. Now I'm Being Treated Like an Evil Landlord.

I inherited my house while I was still in college. I had no clue what to do as a homeowner so I invited my 'aunt and uncle' to live with me after they got priced out of their apartment.
Law
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
3 days ago

Do you want a plan or a crisis? Connecting the older and younger generation in farm transition

Farm succession planning requires a proactive approach and a team of trusted advisors to navigate its complexities effectively.
#gen-z
Education
fromFortune
3 days ago

Gen Z turning its back on AI isn't irrational - it's a verdict on everyone who failed them | Fortune

Gen Z feels failed by institutions regarding AI, with declining excitement and hope despite recognizing its potential for financial opportunities.
fromBuzzFeed
4 days ago
Careers

Older Generations Are Sharing The Things About Gen Z They Simply Don't Understand

Gen Zers experience constant tracking by family and friends, leading to concerns about privacy and autonomy.
fromFortune
2 days ago
SF real estate

Gen Z is carving a different path in the housing market by going it alone | Fortune

Gen Z is increasingly buying homes alone, with 53% of buyers aged 18-26 purchasing without partners, a significant rise from millennials.
NYC parents
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Nearly two-thirds of parents support their Gen Z kids financially, survey finds

64% of parents with Gen Z children provide financial support, impacting their own finances.
Education
fromFortune
3 days ago

Gen Z turning its back on AI isn't irrational - it's a verdict on everyone who failed them | Fortune

Gen Z feels failed by institutions regarding AI, with declining excitement and hope despite recognizing its potential for financial opportunities.
Careers
fromBuzzFeed
4 days ago

Older Generations Are Sharing The Things About Gen Z They Simply Don't Understand

Gen Zers experience constant tracking by family and friends, leading to concerns about privacy and autonomy.
SF real estate
fromFortune
2 days ago

Gen Z is carving a different path in the housing market by going it alone | Fortune

Gen Z is increasingly buying homes alone, with 53% of buyers aged 18-26 purchasing without partners, a significant rise from millennials.
#tiny-homes
Renovation
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

A Gen X dad built a DIY tiny home. He hopes it will earn $15,000 a year on Airbnb.

Jim McElwain built a fully furnished tiny home over ten years, planning to list it on Airbnb for $250 a night.
Renovation
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

A Gen X dad built a DIY tiny home. He hopes it will earn $15,000 a year on Airbnb.

Jim McElwain built a fully furnished tiny home over ten years, planning to list it on Airbnb for $250 a night.
fromAxios
3 days ago

Religious resurgence stirs Gen Z

"When we're seeing the gender gap essentially disappear ... among the young people, that's an interesting finding."
Women in technology
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Why I'm embracing the latest uncool thing in gaming

Marathon offers a welcoming community for feminine-presenting players, contrasting with typical multiplayer experiences in gaming.
#remote-work
fromiHeart
4 days ago
Remote teams

Remote Gen Z Workers Want 'Virtual Coffee Breaks' And Zoom Gossip Sessions | iHeart

Remote teams
fromThe Bobby Bones Show
4 days ago

Remote Gen Z Workers Want 'Virtual Coffee Breaks' And Zoom Gossip Sessions | The Bobby Bones Show

Younger remote workers face higher loneliness rates, prompting calls for structured social opportunities from employers.
Remote teams
fromiHeart
4 days ago

Remote Gen Z Workers Want 'Virtual Coffee Breaks' And Zoom Gossip Sessions | iHeart

Younger remote workers face higher loneliness rates, prompting calls for structured social opportunities from employers.
#housing-crisis
New York City
fromMoneywise
5 days ago

Zohran Mamdani plans to add 20,000 tiny homes to backyards and basements across NYC - What are ADUs, and how can they help ease the housing crunch?

New York City is simplifying the addition of ancillary dwelling units to alleviate the housing crisis.
LA real estate
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

65, single, seeking a roommate: More seniors are being priced out of living alone

Older adults increasingly share homes due to rising housing costs, with a significant increase in those aged 65 and over seeking roommates.
NYC real estate
fromBuzzFeed
1 week ago

A Millennial Making $113K Just Apologized To Gen Z After Realizing They Can't Afford Their '06 Apartment

Rising rents have significantly outpaced wage growth, making housing increasingly unaffordable for younger generations.
New York City
fromMoneywise
5 days ago

Zohran Mamdani plans to add 20,000 tiny homes to backyards and basements across NYC - What are ADUs, and how can they help ease the housing crunch?

New York City is simplifying the addition of ancillary dwelling units to alleviate the housing crisis.
LA real estate
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

65, single, seeking a roommate: More seniors are being priced out of living alone

Older adults increasingly share homes due to rising housing costs, with a significant increase in those aged 65 and over seeking roommates.
NYC real estate
fromBuzzFeed
1 week ago

A Millennial Making $113K Just Apologized To Gen Z After Realizing They Can't Afford Their '06 Apartment

Rising rents have significantly outpaced wage growth, making housing increasingly unaffordable for younger generations.
US Elections
fromThe Atlantic
6 days ago

A Fine Country for Old Men

American gerontocracy is unique as it is elected, with wealth increasingly concentrated among the elderly, impacting political power dynamics.
#generational-differences
fromBuzzFeed
1 week ago
Health

Older Adults Are Sharing The Common Experiences From The Past That Have Younger People Baffled

Writing
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

Research suggests people raised in the 1960s and 70s might be the toughest generation yet - and the proof is that they're reading this right now and their first instinct is to shrug it off, because even accepting a compliment about their own resilience feels like asking for something they were raised to never need - Silicon Canals

Generational conditioning has led to a reluctance to accept praise and a strong emphasis on self-sufficiency.
Retirement
fromSilicon Canals
6 days ago

The reason boomer advice sounds outdated isn't because boomers are out of touch - it's because their advice was forged in an economy that rewarded loyalty, stability, and patience, and none of those currencies spend the way they used to - Silicon Canals

The traditional work model of loyalty and stability has changed, impacting how younger generations approach careers and life planning.
fromBuzzFeed
1 week ago
Health

Older Adults Are Sharing The Common Experiences From The Past That Have Younger People Baffled

Writing
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

Research suggests people raised in the 1960s and 70s might be the toughest generation yet - and the proof is that they're reading this right now and their first instinct is to shrug it off, because even accepting a compliment about their own resilience feels like asking for something they were raised to never need - Silicon Canals

Generational conditioning has led to a reluctance to accept praise and a strong emphasis on self-sufficiency.
Retirement
fromSilicon Canals
6 days ago

The reason boomer advice sounds outdated isn't because boomers are out of touch - it's because their advice was forged in an economy that rewarded loyalty, stability, and patience, and none of those currencies spend the way they used to - Silicon Canals

The traditional work model of loyalty and stability has changed, impacting how younger generations approach careers and life planning.
Healthcare
fromFortune
5 hours ago

Home healthcare is propping up the labor market, but fewer hours, high burnout, and an immigration crackdown threaten to topple it | Fortune

Home healthcare workers are crucial yet underrepresented, facing unsustainable conditions amid the aging baby boomer population, impacting the broader economy significantly.
Writing
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

I became friends with a woman 40 years older than me. She taught me how to live.

A friendship flourished between two writers with a 40-year age difference, united by their passion for storytelling.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

I want to say something that my generation rarely says out loud: being tough your whole life doesn't actually protect you from loneliness - it just means you're better at hiding it from everyone, including yourself - Silicon Canals

Being tough can lead to loneliness and isolation, as it prevents genuine connections and vulnerability.
Psychology
fromMail Online
2 days ago

The exact age you're considered 'old', revealed - so, are you past it?

Old age is perceived to begin at 69 according to a new survey of British adults.
#parenting
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

I Had Kids Later in Life. Now I'm Learning the Hard Way What That Means for My Family.

Life is unpredictable; waiting for perfect conditions to have children may lead to regrets about family size and timing.
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago
Relationships

I'm 66 and I stopped calling my kids first - and the silence showed me something I didn't want to see: the closeness I felt was something I had been quietly maintaining all along - Silicon Canals

Parenting
fromScary Mommy
1 week ago

Do You Spend More Time With Your Kids Than Your Parents Did With You?

Parents today engage more with their children than they experienced in their own childhood.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

I Had Kids Later in Life. Now I'm Learning the Hard Way What That Means for My Family.

Life is unpredictable; waiting for perfect conditions to have children may lead to regrets about family size and timing.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

I'm 66 and I stopped calling my kids first - and the silence showed me something I didn't want to see: the closeness I felt was something I had been quietly maintaining all along - Silicon Canals

The experiment revealed that the author was the primary initiator in maintaining relationships with their adult children.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
1 week ago

Do You Spend More Time With Your Kids Than Your Parents Did With You?

Parents today engage more with their children than they experienced in their own childhood.
Renovation
fromwww.archdaily.com
2 days ago

Shand Road / Ys Housing

Shand Road project by Ys Housing refines medium-density housing in Melbourne, focusing on design quality, environmental performance, and affordability.
NYC real estate
from48 hills
2 days ago

The best and worst of CA housing policy, on display at UCLA conference - 48 hills

The Yimby narrative on housing is challenged by evidence showing economic inequality, not regulation, drives high housing prices.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Boomers and Gen X Love Passive Income From 5 of the Safest Monthly Dividend Stocks

Passive income through monthly dividends is a strategic approach for financial independence and managing rising costs.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

What Is Your Quarter-Life Crisis Trying to Tell You?

The quarter-life crisis is driven by internal factors like purpose, meaning, and anxiety, alongside external pressures such as financial instability.
UK politics
fromMail Online
5 days ago

Gen Z exodus: Report finds three in four now quitting UK aged under 35

The cost of living is driving a significant exodus of young Britons under 35 from the UK.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

Psychology says the hardest part of watching your parents age isn't the physical decline - it's the moment you realize they've started performing competence the same way you performed adulthood when you were younger - Silicon Canals

Older adults often use compensation strategies to adapt to cognitive decline, employing rehearsed behaviors to maintain normalcy in conversations.
Writing
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

We boomers were handed a very clear script for what a successful life was supposed to look like, and a lot of us followed it - only to find that from the inside, it felt like wearing someone else's coat for thirty years. - Silicon Canals

Following a prescribed life script can lead to feelings of living someone else's life despite achieving traditional success.
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
3 days ago

Opinion: Don't Let a Proven Housing Preservation Tool Slip Through the Cracks

New York City must reform the J-51 program to preserve affordable housing and address the housing crisis effectively.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

We're 65 With $3.9 Million. Should We Give Our Adult Children Their Inheritance Now to Pay for Daycare and Buy a Home?

Gifting wealth to adult children can provide immediate financial relief, but it must not jeopardize retirement security.
Relationships
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

I'm in my 30s, living with my family instead of my partner of nearly a decade. The tough choice has paid off.

Living with family has strengthened bonds and provided financial freedom while preparing for future homeownership.
Real estate
fromFortune
2 days ago

The housing crisis has become HR's problem. Helping workers buy homes near the office is employers' newest RTO play | Fortune

Employer-assisted housing programs are emerging to help workers with homebuying costs amid rising housing challenges.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

Psychology says the loneliest generation in history isn't Gen Z - it's the boomers who raised everyone, hosted everything, and are now sitting in quiet houses wondering where everybody went - Silicon Canals

The loneliest generation today is not Gen Z, but the baby boomers who once held social connections together.
Higher education
fromFortune
1 week ago

Gen Z is rewriting the American Dream, and their parents are funding it-using tuition money for down payments, instead | Fortune

Parents are prioritizing homeownership over college tuition for their children due to rising costs and uncertain returns on education.
Relationships
fromBuzzFeed
1 day ago

"It Took Patience": 25 "Outdated" Dating Experiences That Would Make Gen-Z's Heads Explode

Online relationships in the '80s and '90s formed through text-based interactions led to deeper compatibility and longer-lasting marriages.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

Chain reaction: A framework for America's housing and retirement crises

The American Dream faces challenges in homeownership due to affordability, inventory issues, and systemic policy failures.
Relationships
fromIndependent
2 days ago

'It's perfect': meet the couples practising LAT - living apart together

Midlife and post-divorce dating is evolving, with many couples opting for separate living arrangements to maintain intimacy without traditional commitments.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

The boomer generation that hosted every holiday for 40 years is now waiting to be invited and most of their kids don't realize how much that silence hurts - Silicon Canals

Generational shifts in family gatherings lead to a decline in traditional hosting roles, leaving older generations feeling forgotten and disconnected.
fromMail Online
4 days ago

HALF of Gen Alpha plan to ditch marriage and kids, survey reveals

Dr John Allan stated that Generation Alpha, many of whom are now approaching adulthood, are clear about what they want from their future. However, many do not feel ready for what comes next, particularly regarding the confidence, independence, and practical skills needed to navigate life after education.
Relationships
Real estate
fromElite Traveler
4 weeks ago

The Growing Appeal of Multigenerational Living

Ultra-high-net-worth families are commissioning homes designed for multigenerational living, reflecting a shift in luxury real estate towards shared family life.
NYC real estate
fromHoodline
1 month ago

Co-Living Player The Collective Crashes, Brooklyn And Queens Dreams Stall

The Collective, a co-living operator, entered administration after failing to sell its business, unable to service debt amid pandemic occupancy declines and rising costs.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Grandparenting Today in the Age of AI

Grandparenting today means navigating a parenting landscape that's changing faster than ever. From sleep training debates to screen-time guidelines, advice evolves quickly-and it can be hard to know when to speak up and when to step back. Thoughtfully used, artificial intelligence (AI) can be a quiet ally for grandparents, helping you stay current with evidence-based parenting guidance, sort through worries before they escalate, and choose language that supports rather than undermines your adult children.
Parenting
Social justice
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

Old People Are Revealing The Most Offensive, Ageist Things Younger People Have Said To Them

Younger people often express ageist stereotypes and hostile attitudes toward older generations, including wishing them dead and assuming uniform political views.
Remodel
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

A family built a multigenerational home in Oregon that's basically 2 houses connected by a hallway

A family built a multigenerational Oregon home with two separate living spaces connected by a shared hallway to live near parents.
Real estate
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

He didn't want to move away from his friends, so he built them an apartment building. Now, they all own it.

Co-housing offers a sustainable alternative to traditional housing by combining private homes with shared amenities and collective community management, addressing the limitations of both isolated living and overly intimate shared spaces.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Why Can't the Generations Be Friends?

Generational stereotypes lack scientific basis and oversimplify diverse individuals into negative labels, yet people can relate across age groups as individuals rather than archetypes.
Mental health
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I'm 57 and helping raise my 6 grandchildren in a crowded multigenerational home. I thought my life would be easier by now.

A 57-year-old woman is the primary caregiver for six grandchildren and household responsibilities, risking burnout and adjusting her lifestyle to manage the load.
#family-caregiving
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

Collins: Multigenerational living can be a strategic housing choice - San Jose Spotlight

Multigenerational living isn't just a trend, it's become a heartfelt solution for so many families trying to care for the people they love most. Today's buyers are thinking beyond themselves. They're thinking about their aging parents who deserve dignity and stability, and about their children, wondering how they will ever be able to afford a home in the Bay Area or surrounding areas.
Real estate
Real estate
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

16 years later, I'm not unhappy': the rise of Britain's multigenerational flatmates

Rising rents and barriers to homeownership have increased long-term house-sharing among older renters, driving more multigenerational flatshares and age-diverse households.
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