Beienhaus asbl - participative living 50+

Objectivos

1. Promotion and information about participatory housing for the over 60s.
2. Forming a network - getting to know each other in advance is the first step towards realising a participatory housing project.
3. Moving away from a society based on services towards a model of self-management and personal responsibility.

Efeito

Health & well-being

• Communities that promote shared activities and healthy lifestyles contribute to better physical health.
• A functioning community can overcome challenges together and share resources, which increases individual and collective well-being.
• Regular contact and interaction with others and community activities can alleviate feelings of isolation, reduce emotional distress and promote positive emotions.

Community

• The feeling of being part of a community and making a contribution strengthens self-esteem and gives life a deeper meaning.
• A functioning community provides a network of people who support each other, which strengthens the feeling of security and belonging.

Creating living space

• Moving from a large flat to a smaller one creates additional living space.

Relief for relatives

• Living in a community rather than alone in a large house reduces children's worries about their mum or dad's safety and the risk of loneliness as they know their parents are surrounded by good acquaintances.