The University of Pavia has launched
a two-year experimental program funded by the Lombardy region
with 400,000 euros enabling university students to cohabit with
seniors over 65 with a small contribution so the elderly can
have company and students can avoid high rental costs.
The project, called "Co-housing and caring between generations"
will enable Pavia residents over the age of 65 to rent a room to
a student for 300 euros a month.
The students will in turn have to help their tenant use a
computer, help them book medical appointments and socialize,
among other things, said Elena Lucchini, Lombardy's regional
councillor for family, social solidarity, disability and equal
opportunities.
"It will be a sort of 'pact' between people over 65 and students
which will allow the first to receive support for some of their
material needs and a precious relationship and the second to pay
lower rent in the city they have chosen to study".
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