The Dutch government proposes a new subsidy for young people between the ages of 18 and 30 that gives them a €200 discount on their monthly rent if they move to residential complexes for the elderly.
It is a subsidy intended to combat the loneliness of the elderly and help them to carry out household chores, reported the EFE news agency.
With the aim of promoting “intergenerational living” and encouraging more contact between young and older tenants, the grant addresses the challenges the Netherlands faces in providing care and support for the elderly population, while responding to the needs of the younger generation to find affordable housing.
The Minister for Long-Term Care and Sport, Connie Helder, launched the proposal and opened a consultation until the 23rd to hear what people have to say about this regime, before making it viable.
The proposal provides for a reduction of 200 euros per month in the rental of rooms in senior homes for young tenants between the ages of 18 and 30 “who want to actively contribute to the quality of life and interaction” between generations, which would foster a sense of community, mutual benefit and understanding.
“We are witnessing a relative increase in the number of older adults (in the country), a smaller number of health professionals to care for them, homelessness and loneliness among young people. With this project we are able to provide affordable housing for young people, who can always talk to or visit someone in the complex,” said Connie Helder.
For older people, having young people living close by “gives them more vitality” and “extra help and support” if they need it, so young and old “can mean a lot to each other and learn from each other, and live together Side to side”. side by side also creates more understanding between them,” she explained.
Source: TSF
