US Pensioners Establish Alternative Family in Israel
Translated & summarized from Calcalist by baba
A group of American retirees has created an alternative family by establishing a co-living community in Israel. Inspired by Danish and Israeli models, they aim to combat loneliness and reduce dependence on children. The community provides mutual support and shared experiences for its members.
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- American retirees have formed a co-living community in Israel, functioning as an alternative family.
- The community is inspired by Danish co-housing and the Israeli kibbutz model.
- Members aim to combat loneliness and reduce reliance on their children.
- The initiative provides mutual support and shared experiences for elderly immigrants.
- The goal is to create a supportive environment for seniors in Israel.
A group of American immigrants of retirement age has established a unique co-living community in Israel, inspired by the Danish co-housing model and the Israeli kibbutz concept. This pioneering community functions as an alternative family for its members, who are all former US residents. They spend time together, offer mutual support during difficulties, and aim to reduce their reliance on their children. The primary goal of this initiative is to combat the loneliness often experienced by seniors.
The community's structure allows members to share resources and experiences, fostering a sense of belonging and collective responsibility. This model provides a social safety net and a built-in support system, addressing the challenges of aging in a new country. The residents have created a close-knit environment where they can face the future together, mitigating the fear of isolation in their later years.
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