1. Seniors in Intergenerational Cohousing Findings from a National Survey Presented by Angela Sanguinetti and Chuck MacLane on Behalf of the Cohousing Research Network (CRN) May 20, 2016 Salt Lake City, Utah Research sponsored by: &

2. Seniors in Intergenerational Cohousing Angela Sanguinetti, on behalf of the Cohousing Research Network (CRN)

3. Method 2012 National Cohousing Survey Over 500 cohousers Over 100 intergenerational cohousing communities CRN 2012 National Survey cohousingresearchnetwork.org

4. Seniors in Intergenerational Cohousing CRN 2012 National Survey cohousingresearchnetwork.org

5. Seniors in Intergenerational Cohousing Demographics  Describe seniors (60+) in intergenerational cohousing  Compare to non-seniors (i.e., youngsters < 60) Attitudes and Behaviors  Describe seniors (60+) in intergenerational cohousing  Compare to non-seniors (i.e., youngsters < 60) CRN 2012 National Survey cohousingresearchnetwork.org

6. Demographics Sex Partnership status Household size and composition Housing tenure Income and assets Employment Political affiliation CRN 2012 National Survey cohousingresearchnetwork.org

7. A typical senior in intergenerational cohousing Single (54%) White (95%) Female (73%) Retired (86%) Graduate degree (67%) Democrat (81%) Owns home (93%) - free and clear (44%) or with mortgage (56%) Household income $50-75,000 (median); assets: $250-500k (median) Living in cohousing for 9 years (mean) CRN 2012 National Survey cohousingresearchnetwork.org

8. Sex and Partnership Status Married In committed partnership Divorced/ separated Widowed Never married Female34%12%38%9%7% Male56%8%25%4%8% Women significantly more likely to be single (54%) than men (37%) CRN 2012 National Survey cohousingresearchnetwork.org

9. Income CRN 2012 National Survey cohousingresearchnetwork.org

10. Assets CRN 2012 National Survey cohousingresearchnetwork.org

11. Employment CRN 2012 National Survey cohousingresearchnetwork.org

12. A typical senior in intergenerational cohousing Single (54%) White (95%) Female (73%) Retired (86%) Graduate degree (67%) Democrat (81%) Owns home (93%) - free and clear (44%) or with mortgage (56%) Household income $50-75,000; assets: $250-500k Living in cohousing for 9 years CRN 2012 National Survey cohousingresearchnetwork.org

13. A typical youngster in intergenerational cohousing Single (54 39%) White (95%) Female (73%) Retired (54 2%) Graduate degree (67%) Democrat (81%) Owns home (93 85%) - free and clear (44 17%) or with mortgage (56 83%) Household income $50-75,k $75-100k; assets: $250-500k Living in cohousing for 9 7 years CRN 2012 National Survey cohousingresearchnetwork.org

14. Attitudes and Behaviors Connection to community Perceived social support Satisfaction with cohousing Perceived health Connection to nature Participation in cohousing activities CRN 2012 National Survey cohousingresearchnetwork.org

15. Connection to Community SeniorsYoungsters CRN 2012 National Survey cohousingresearchnetwork.org

16. Connection to Community SeniorsYoungsters CRN 2012 National Survey cohousingresearchnetwork.org

17. Perceived Social Support

19. Satisfaction with Cohousing

22. Perceived Physical Health How would you rate your physical health status compared to others of your own age? CRN 2012 National Survey cohousingresearchnetwork.org

23. Perceived Physical Health CRN 2012 National Survey cohousingresearchnetwork.org

24. Perceived Mental Health How would you rate your general mental health status? CRN 2012 National Survey cohousingresearchnetwork.org

25. Perceived Mental Health CRN 2012 National Survey cohousingresearchnetwork.org

26. Connection to Nature CRN 2012 National Survey cohousingresearchnetwork.org

27. Connection to Nature SeniorsYoungsters CRN 2012 National Survey cohousingresearchnetwork.org

28. Please describe your participation in the following activities at your cohousing community. o Never o Less than once/month o About once/month o About once/week o More than once/week Participation in Cohousing Activities TYPES OF COHOUSING ACTIVITIES Cohousing Core Sharing Support Fellowship Culture Stewardship—Built Environment Stewardship—Natural Environment

29. Cohousing Core Activities Never Less than once/month About once/month About once/week More than once/week Common meals Community meetings Smaller management team meetings Work days CRN 2012 National Survey cohousingresearchnetwork.org

30. Sharing Never Less than once/month About once/month About once/week More than once/week Materials exchange, gifting, or sharing Exchange or donation of services Skill sharing or training among neighbors Babysitting, childcare exchange or cooperative Carpooling CRN 2012 National Survey cohousingresearchnetwork.org

31. Support Never Less than once/month About once/month About once/week More than once/week Care and support of elderly neighbors Care and support of sick or injured neighbors Support of new parents Voluntary financial aid or assistance between neighbors CRN 2012 National Survey cohousingresearchnetwork.org

32. Fellowship Never Less than once/month About once/month About once/week More than once/week Physical, spiritual, or mental wellness groups Movie or game nights, talent shows Literature, arts, or crafts clubs Small dinner groups Other special interest groups CRN 2012 National Survey cohousingresearchnetwork.org

33. Culture Never Less than once/month About once/month About once/week More than once/week Live music, other art shows/ performances Parties, holiday celebrations Other community traditions Events that benefit the larger community (e.g., educational, political) CRN 2012 National Survey cohousingresearchnetwork.org

34. Stewardship - Built Environment Never Less than once/month About once/month About once/week More than once/week Routine building maintenance Construction projects CRN 2012 National Survey cohousingresearchnetwork.org

35. Stewardship - Natural Environment Never Less than once/month About once/month About once/week More than once/week Gardening, farming, animal husbandry Routine grounds maintenance Landscaping projects CRN 2012 National Survey cohousingresearchnetwork.org

36. Please describe your participation in the following activities at your cohousing community. o Never o Less than once/month o About once/month o About once/week o More than once/week Participation in Cohousing Activities TYPES OF COHOUSING ACTIVITIES Cohousing Core Sharing Support Fellowship Culture Stewardship—Built Environment Stewardship—Natural Environment

37. YoungstersSeniors Connection to nature Connection to community Perceived social support Satisfaction with cohousingTie Perceived health Participation in cohousing activities Attitudes and Behaviors CRN 2012 National Survey cohousingresearchnetwork.org

38. Conclusion: Seniors are essential to life in cohousing Seniors (60+) are the largest age demographic They participate more in community activities  Cohousing core  Support  Fellowship  Culture CRN 2012 National Survey cohousingresearchnetwork.org

39. Conclusion: …and they are reaping the benefits! More connected to community and nature  Cohousing may be a greater part of their identity Seniors may be reaping more health benefits  Much better physical health compared to peers (non-seniors only slightly better)  Very good mental health CRN 2012 National Survey cohousingresearchnetwork.org

40. Conclusion: But some may be seeking more support… Seniors give more social support but perceive less personally More questions!  Why less perceived social support?  What does this look like in senior cohousing? CRN 2012 National Survey cohousingresearchnetwork.org

41. Seniors in Intergenerational Cohousing II Additional Findings, and some cautious speculations, from The 2012 National Survey Presented by Angela Sanguinetti and Chuck MacLane on Behalf of the Cohousing Research Network (CRN) May 20, 2016 Salt Lake City, Utah

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43. LIFE SATISFACTION: RELATIONS WITH FACTORS THAT AFFECT FEELINGS ABOUT COHOUSING –TOTAL SAMPLE In General, how is living in cohousing affected your satisfaction with life Importance of cohousing factors that influence satisfaction with life (Cumulative). 1. The help residents give each other.174 2. Opportunities for social relationships.217

44. LIFE SATISFACTION: RELATIONS WITH FACTORS THAT AFFECT FEELINGS ABOUT COHOUSING—SENIORS (194) In General, how is living in cohousing affected your satisfaction with life Importance of cohousing factors that influence satisfaction with life (Cumulative). 1.The help residents give each other.264 (.174) 2. Opportunities to live a a sustainable life..297

45. LIFE SATISFACTION: RELATIONS WITH FACTORS THAT AFFECT FEELINGS ABOUT COHOUSING—YOUNGSTERS (257) In General, how is living in cohousing affected your satisfaction with life Importance of cohousing factors that influence satisfaction with life (Cumulative). 1 Opportunities for social relationships.211 (.217) 2. Sharing of goods and services.232 (.227)

46. Connections with Cohousing Community: Factors Influencing Differences Between Youngsters and Seniors Connections with Cohousing Community (8 questions—”I feel safe here”) Importance of factors that influence Connections with Cohousing Community (Cumulative). 1.Responding as a Youngster or as a Senior.001 2. Years of residence.012 3. Product of years of residence multiplied by responding group..024

47. Connections with Cohousing Community: Factors Influencing Differences Between Youngsters and Seniors Groups that have different relationships between their years of residency and their connections to their communities Size of relationships between years of residency and connections to community for each group 1. Seniors (about 193).000 2.Youngsters (about 294).180

48. REALISTIC JOB PREVIEWS: OR REALISTIC RESIDENCE PREVIEWS? Realistic job previews (RJPs) improve retention of new employees by providing potential new hires with an accurate picture of the job for which they are interviewing before the organization makes a job offer. This hiring practice allows applicants to make an informed decision about whether they wish to accept a job offer should one be made. An RJP includes information on both the positive and the negative aspects of the job. Question: Would individuals who are seriously considering joining a cohousing community be able to make more informed judgments if they saw a video featuring residents describing in realistic terms the issues involved in living in that community? Issues would include positive features and challenges of living in cohousing, both generally and with regard to that specific community. The residents’ personal experiences can be particularly compelling.