Touring the community garden at a cohousing community in Salt Lake City.

Cohousing isn’t a new concept. In fact, humans have been coming together in community for thousands of years to survive and thrive. What is new is that these days many of us have grown so independent and disconnected that we’ve forgotten why community is important in the first place. Maybe when we are young, busy, and focused on the needs of one’s immediate family, that isn’t so important. But eventually, if people begin to value experiences, relationships, and good health more than the stuff they accumulate and the accolades they obtain as they age, things start changing.   That’s when being a part of a strong and vibrant community starts sounding more and more appealing.   It’s also when the idea of cohousing may pop up as a solution.   Is it a key to helping people age better? Those who have embraced it say, “Yes!” [Read more…]