ArticleThe Gerontologist2026
Intergenerational homesharing between older adults and university students: a scoping review.
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BACKGROUND AND
objectivesHousing needs for older people wishing to age in place and university students are different, yet both groups face unmet needs. To support older adults to remain in their homes longer, many countries have policies for aging in place with in-home support. Housing affordability, a growing issue globally, leaves older adults and students vulnerable to homelessness or precarious housing. This scoping review aimed to explore the concept of intergenerational homesharing, where older adults share their home with a student. RESEARCH DESIGN AND
methodsUsing the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) scoping review methodology, we searched peer-reviewed and gray literature describing homesharing arrangements between people aged 50+ and university students. Searches across six databases identified 1092 publications between 1985 and 2024. Of these 63 sources were eligible for inclusion.
resultsA range of programs have been developed internationally. Older adult participants were more often female, experiencing social isolation, and were apprehensive about the matching process, student behavior, and financial impacts of programs. Interested students, also more often female, held concerns about loss of independence and differences in expectations. Homeshare participants reported decreased loneliness and isolation, and having enjoyed the experience more than anticipated. Of the few negative outcomes reported, students found support obligations higher than expected. DISCUSSION AND IMPLICATIONS: Homeshare programs are one solution to housing concerns for older adults and university students. Recommendations for homeshare organizations include careful consideration of the matching and relationship development phases, establishing clear written agreements of boundaries and expectations, supporting participants throughout their agreement, and agreement-ending processes. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER: The full review protocol was registered January 18, 2025 and is available on Open Science Framework.
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