养老院开起“青年公寓”：年轻人陪伴抵租金，跨代共居养老新模式爆火

Group 1 - The core concept of "Qingyin Co-housing" involves young people and elderly individuals living together in a specific space, fostering interaction and companionship [4][7][37] - The initiative in Shanghai, known as "Qingyin Co-housing," allows young people to live in rural villas at a low cost while engaging in community activities and providing educational support to the elderly [1][4] - The model has gained attention in China as a solution to the challenges of aging populations and the loneliness of elderly individuals, with various implementations emerging across the country [6][8][37] Group 2 - The "Qingyin Co-housing" model is primarily practiced in institutional settings in China, contrasting with international examples where it has expanded to home-based care [14][7] - In 2023, it was estimated that approximately 160 million elderly individuals aged 60 and above live alone in China, highlighting the growing need for intergenerational living arrangements [8][12] - Various platforms in countries like Japan and the U.S. facilitate home-based "Qingyin Co-housing," allowing young people to rent rooms from elderly homeowners in exchange for companionship [11][32][36] Group 3 - The commercial implementation of "Qingyin Co-housing" in China includes initiatives where elderly care facilities rent out vacant rooms to young people, creating a mutually beneficial arrangement [13][17] - Examples of successful projects include the HeTai Center in Guangdong, which offers low rent in exchange for volunteer hours from young residents [17][20] - The model not only addresses the issue of underutilized space in elderly care facilities but also provides young people with affordable housing options in urban areas [13][19]