Tag: living arrangements in older age

Hands cupped around keys with a keychain fo a house

A reporter asked us recently about trends in living arrangements among older Americans.  The question stemmed from the notion that house-rich, cash-poor households might be taking in lodgers to cover their expenses in retirement.  While that hypothesis did not pan out, the data are quite interesting.  Living arrangements have been changing. The percentage of individuals…

Senior man calculating finances

Abstract Declines in health and financial resources lead many older Americans to turn to coresidence and the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program for support. A growing literature examines coresidence choices and SSI participation, stressing the importance of each for vulnerable aged persons. Little research, however, considers how these processes intersect. Because SSI provides Medicaid access…