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ellenrr

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3. Living in a "senior building" in the states

Reply to elleng (Original post)

Tue May 26, 2015, 04:57 AM

May 2015

it is a constant 24-hour struggle not to let the institutional mindset warm one's personality. True it's not an institution like a jail or a mental health prison - I can leave any time I want.

But where would I go? I'd be homeless.

Living here is better than being homeless. Mostly.

The Babayagas looks like a wonderful idea. Bet there is a waiting list 10 miles long.
Why isn't that a norm?

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The Babayagas’ house, a feminist alternative to old people’s homes, opens in Paris. [View all] elleng May 2015 OP

I have wanted to start one here in NJ. I thought what a great opportunity. hollysmom May 2015 #1

That's wonderful for what it is, but it doesn't sound like it would work for residents pnwmom May 2015 #2

Living in a "senior building" in the states ellenrr May 2015 #3

I would love this n/t TexasBushwhacker Jul 2015 #4