Homeshare International "Homeshare Transforming The Lives Of People, Communities And Nations"

Main Category: Public Health
Article Date: 03 Jul 2009 - 0:00 PDT

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Homeshare International is bringing together programme coordinators, academics and policy makers from around the world. They offer participants a fantastic opportunity to learn more about running a successful Homeshare programme and also present the growing evidence base for the effectiveness of Homeshare as a policy option.

What is Homeshare?

Homeshare is increasingly seen as a vital means of supporting people in their own homes. They meet housing needs and encourage positive intergenerational relationships. Essentially Homeshare is an exchange of housing services where a householder, typically an older person, offers low-cost or free accommodation to a homesharer for an agreed level of help. The householder may need help with the household tasks, some financial support, or a combination of both. It also offer the householder security and companionship. Homeshare also offers an attractive solution to the homesharer, especially for young people at the start of their careers; they can study or work part-time whilst getting affordable accommodation. This mutually beneficial arrangement can build long lasting friendships and enrich their lives. Key workers such as nurses are among the beneficiaries.

Who should attend?

- Agencies that already are running Homeshare programmes.
- People who want to set up a programme.
- People interested in inter-generational programmes.
- Those interested in new ways of keeping older people independent.
- Policy makers and academics who wish to keep abreast of innovative programmes.
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The 1st World Homeshare International Congress will be held at the Notre Dame de Sion College in Montparnasse, Paris. The tickets cost 350€ for both days and daily rate 200€. If you wish to attend, please log onto: http://www.homeshare.org. Or call Elizabeth Mills on: 07970 742062

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