Introduction to Cohousing
Introduction to Cohousing by Judy Shepalo The History of Cohousing Cohousing is a concept that came to [...]
Co-Ownership and Home Sharing – Part 2: The Legal Agreement
REVIEW OF CO-OWNERSHIP AND HOME SHARING – PART 2 THE LEGAL WRITTEN AGREEMENT by Judy Shepalo On September 18, 2019, I [...]
The Right Home for Seniors – Panel Discussion Report
The Right Homes for Seniors Blog written by Judy Shepalo On September 12, 2019, panelists on The Agenda discussed the [...]
Encouraging Social Inclusion: Faith Communities as Neighbourhood Hubs
Guest Blog by Pat Spadafora I am excited about my upcoming conversation with representatives of faith communities at Grace Lutheran [...]
Aging in Canada vs India, Thailand or Ecuador
When I decided to train as a PSW, I experienced the average training offered, and the entry level jobs on offer. I [...]
Co-Ownership…. Is it for you?
Co-ownership is essentially a form of intentional housing with the advantages of moving away from an isolated lifestyle toward a more community [...]
How 144 seniors, their staff and guests, weathered Hurricane Irma in a “Green House”
When in 2017 hurricane Irma hit, John Knox Village opened its doors to become a safe haven for staff, spouses, family members, [...]
Kawartha Commons Peterborough Cohousing
In Peterborough, Ontario, 33 full and associate members have committed to planning and building their own cohousing community. Building cohousing is different [...]
Golden Girls Act
Can four older and unrelated adults legally cohabit as a family without blood or marriage ties? It likely depends on your local [...]
Second Units Info Sheet
My husband and I have been considering our future housing. One concept that keeps arising is building a secondary unit onto [...]