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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
National
Amy Sharpe

Elderly people paired with younger housemates in bid to solve care crisis

A heartwarming initiative that pairs elderly homeowners with younger housemates could help solve the UK’s care crisis, its creators say.

Share and Care Homeshare matches people who need a room with those who need help around the house, for £150 a month each.

It helps older clients maintain independence and avoid moving into a residential home or relying on private carers – while younger sharers avoid soaring rent costs.

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