We are pleased to launch the Improving Connections Fund, which aims to support older people to live life to the fullest by helping organisations to think about how more meaningful #connections can be achieved. More info: bit.ly/3s8NS6x#funding
Here are some of the great ways Homeshare helps improve the mental health of those who take part.
Want to find out more about how Homeshare could help you or a loved one? Visit our website at homeshareuk.org#mentalhealthawarenessweek
More #UnifyingGenerations findings:
⚪️ Significant financial support from the older generation
⚪️ Benefits of #intergenerational interactions
⚪️ #COVID19, first barrier to intergenerational interactions
⚪️ A desire for mentoring
It's not too late to sign up for tomorrow's HI in Conversation presentation on 'Monetary Savings for Government through Homeshare' with @THEHomeshareIE and @TCDBusiness Executive MBA students 👇👇👇
We were delighted to work with @TCDBusiness Executive MBA students on their Social Enterprise project this year. You can be the first learn of their findings by registering at the link below for webinar at 4pm 5/4/23 or 8am 12/5/23
homeshare.org/hi-in-conversa…#thinkhomeshare
And we're delighted to welcome @HomeshareUKNE as a new member of Homeshare International! It's wonderful to see the spread of #homeshare programmes across the UK, giving people the chance to stay in their own homes by offering affordable accommodation in exchange for help 🙂
There’s no place like home…
And we believe people should be able to live in their own homes for as long as possible.
If you, or someone you know, would like a little help to continue living well at home, Homeshare could be the answer.
Find out more at: bit.ly/3JPhT1S
Read this lovely article from a homesharer's perspective, about a match set up by HI network member @ShareandCareOrg. A practical, affordable housing solution - but also the chance for genuine intergenerational #friendship
A little teaser ahead of our @HomeshareIntl "In Conversation" presentation on the monetary savings 2 the Irish Government through Homesharing on 5/4/23. Also data on the key motivators for older & younger ppl to #Homeshare click on link below to register us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
Do you organise or deliver interventions that help tackle loneliness? We need your help! Our survey is exploring interventions and measures to inform our research - please give it a few minutes if you can.
surveymonkey.co.uk/r/BCYFCDG
Unsure what #homeshare can do for you or your loved one? 89 yr old Helen shares an honest account into what it means to her - companionship, shared interests, security, & why she would recommend homeshare to other people!
shareandcare.co.uk/2023/03/2…
This looks brilliant!
Excited to share with our @HomeshareOxon matches. I imagine colleagues running other Homeshare organisations across the UK might feel the same!
#homeshareuknetwork
In honour of #worldpoetryday we're announcing the launch of our collaboration with @southbankcentre Art by Post: Poems for Our Planet. Participants receive free booklets in their letterbox guiding them through #creative activities to support #wellbeing. ➡️ bit.ly/3Z8wh9E