| Keywords |
Homeshare; Intergenerational; Homeshare management; The set-up stage for homeshare; Operation of budget |
| Abstract |
Homeshares are being operated around the world in an attempt to address the different problems faced by different generations, including the elderly, who want a stable life in their homes, and the young, who have economical housing problems. The purpose of this study is to investigate, analyze, and identify the characteristics of the management systems of foreign homeshare organizations. This research was limited to homeshare organizations located in metropolitans in the USA(2), the UK(2), and FRA(1), and the data were collected from websites and in-person interviews as well as by e-mail. The results are as follows. First, foreign homeshare organizations began with the aim of expanding welfare for the elderly. Second, the case organizations are mostly NPOs, and they are networked not only with government administrations, but also with elderly-related social service institutions, educational institutions, or funding organizations Third, staff members who manage are classified into paid and unpaid, and unpaid staff members assist after the homeshare training. Fourth, the homeshare organizations had different ages or criteria for participation. Fifth, the set-up stage of a homeshare involves five stages. Among them, advertisement and registration are common, but the stages of matching, meetings/contracts, and follow-up differ among the organizations. Sixth, the contract type is different rents according to the shared life service provided to the elderly. Seventh, they financially operate with help from sources such as membership fees, registration fees, and sponsorships rather than government subsidies. The analysis is expected to both serve as a reference for constructing management systems suitable for the domestic situation and provide basic information on the understanding and development of intergenerational homeshares. |