The model of co-housing that I'm talking about is currently very beneficial for the seniors who are living in a co-housing complex. They talk about how they feel safer and how they feel more included. There's a common area where they go and gather on a daily basis. It's almost like returning to living in a neighbourhood where you know your neighbours. They have the ability to bring in care and share those costs. They share utility costs. It's a bit of an extraordinary social situation, and I think people who are living in that community would tell you that they are benefiting greatly from it and feel that they can stay there as long as they possibly can. It would be amazing to see these models stretched across the country.
Co-housing is generally for seniors who have higher incomes. Housing co-operatives could also implement these kinds of care models, and they already exist. I think we could implement these models at a fairly low cost, but at the same time they would receive the benefits of seniors living in official co-housing environments. I think while we're allowing seniors to stay in their communities, they are more socially engaged, and it's a lower cost.
I'll leave it at that. Thanks.