Senior flat share: Self-determined and communal living in old age

What makes a senior citizens' flat share?

Senior living communities are not a new concept, but they are becoming increasingly popular. They offer:

• Socialising: Sharing common activities and everyday life without losing your independence.
• Flexibility: From a two-person flat share to a 12-person community, everything is possible.
• Care options: Many senior citizens' shared flats offer round-the-clock care, similar to a care home.

The Plus flat share: for active people over 50

The Plus flat share is aimed at people over 50 who do not require intensive care. Advantages:

• Social interaction: Doing sport together, planning excursions or attending cultural events.
• Promote health: Physical and mental health benefit from joint activities.
• Joie de vivre: More variety and new perspectives through the community.

Find shared flats for seniors online

The demand for senior shared flats is increasing. Platforms such as WG-Gesucht.de, pluswgs.de, wohnen-im-alter.de and immobilienscout24.de offer numerous options. Whether you're looking for a room in a shared flat or a shared house with more privacy - you'll find suitable offers here.

Converting your own property into a retirement flat share

Does your home offer potential for a senior citizens' flat share? Advantages:

• Share costs: Doing the gardening, cleaning the house and paying the utilities together.
• New community: Shared meals and conversations enrich everyday life.
• Maintain independence: Living independently, with the option of support.

Converting a home into a shared flat can be an enrichment for everyday life and finances.

Further information

• Federal Ministry of Health: Final report on residential group study
• Caritas Altenhilfe: Senior flat share guide
• Pflege.de: Senior flat share

Legal notice: This article does not constitute tax or legal advice. Please clarify your individual case with a lawyer or tax advisor.

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