# Elderly Homesharing Services This Service Enables Homesharing for Seniors Currently Living Alone By Rebecca Byers | Published 2015-04-14 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homesharing-for-seniors References: [csa.us](http://www.csa.us/freeresources/caringforseniorslibrary/helpbalanceseniorexpenses/) & [alaseniorliving.org](http://www.alaseniorliving.org/) In an effort to reduce isolation among aging seniors and fight the [victimization of elderly women living alone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seniorshieldai), several [matchmaking services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coliving-sector) have emerged that enable [homesharing for seniors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-exchange). The Affordable Living for the Aging is an organization located in Los Angeles that offers several different options for seniors looking for homesharing options, affordable housing and other supportive services regarding housing. The unique initiative is sure to play an even larger role with the emergence of an aging boomer population. Given that women tend to live longer than men, there is also the issue of an overwhelming number of aging women living alone. By connecting single elderly women as roommates, individuals can avoid loneliness, save money and reduce isolation in the aging population. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Boomers](https://www.trendhunter.com/boomers) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Elderly Homesharing:** Matchmaking services for homesharing among elderly to fight isolation and victimization. - **Affordable Housing:** Initiatives offering affordable housing options to the elderly. - **Aging Population Support:** Services offering supportive solutions for the aging population. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Real Estate:** Homesharing initiatives for the elderly offer opportunities for innovative real estate models. - **Healthcare:** Support services for the elderly also offer innovative and customizable healthcare options. - **Technology:** Innovative technology can be used to improve matchmaking and homesharing for the elderly. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI Boomer Mentor Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eldera.md) - [Companionship-Focused Startups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/papa-pals.md) - [Remote Elderly Care Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexa-together.md) - [Nonprofit-Backed Senior Social Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/senior-planet-community.md) - [Age-Friendly Retail Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/livable-home.md) - [Senior Dog Adoption Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trusted-housesitters.md) - [Social Connection-Focused Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loneliness-among-seniors.md) - [Senior-Friendly Rideshare Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lyft-silver.md) - [Anti-Senior Loneliness Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elliq.md)