Would you choose to live with elderly people, many sick and dying, if you were a college student? How about if you lived there rent-free? How would the residents react? This is a Dutch experiment that is so successful it’s being tried elsewhere. It’s an interesting mix of generations living together for mutual benefit. Considering how poorly treated (and ignored) so many elderly Americanism are, I’d like to see this Humanitas program widespread in our country.
For a 2 1/2 minute overview, view this video.
For a more in-depth look, go to “My 93-Year-Old Flatmate.”