Thus, a 40-year-old man, recently single, finds himself in an unprecedented situation: due to lack of housing, he rents a room… in a retirement home Heurus. “They are very nice, but hey…” he admits, uncomfortable living among retirees. He hopes this situation will only be temporary, but he also has no other choice.
“It’s a little early for us”
Isabelle and Maxa young couple cited in the same article, had the same surprise when looking for accommodation. “Before Covid-19, there was plenty of choice. I never thought it would be so complicated,” confides Isabelle. They finally find a last minute solution, but the idea of living in a senior residence, although welcoming, seems strange to them. “It’s a little early for us,” they explain, hoping to be able to leave the place quickly.
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“They are very nice, but hey…”
Another scenario: Pierre-Louis Haute82, thought he had a few more years before having to enter a retirement home. But, due to lack of accommodation, he had no other choice but to settle in Heurus. “I would have preferred to wait a little,” he admits, although the setting is pleasant.
Senior by default
The phenomenon of retirement homes as a housing solution is becoming more and more common.
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HAS Lyona student also lives in a retirement home, in exchange for 15 hours of work per week with the residents. “It’s calmer, there are fewer parties, but it’s better for working,” he explains.
HAS Briançona couple faces exorbitant rents. “You can’t find a T4 for less than 1,200 euros per month,” they lament.
An additional illustration, if any were needed, of the difficulty of finding accommodation in certain French regions.
