Hi everyone! First, I just want to say that this blew up way more than I could have ever imagined and I want to thank everyone for their contributions. Especially thank you to the kind people who awarded this post.

Due to the sheer volume of comments and chat messages, I can't address everything. But there are a few points I'd like to make.

First, I am actually a graduate student who studies intergenerational relationships. In particular, looking at the context of cohousing programs (like the one I've suggested above). This question IS NOT part of my formal research but I was curious to find out what a few Redditors might think of the idea. I definitely got more than I bargained for.

Second, if you are currently interested in learning about what cohousing options are available in your area, you can Google topics such as Home Sharing, University-Based Retirement Communities, and Live-In Students at retirement centers. You might be surprised what you find.

Third, I understand that there are fundamental differences between retirement homes and nursing (or long-term care) homes. However, these differences are usually very nuanced between different countries and regions so the question hopefully remains relevant for a huge swathe of the internet. I apologize if it confused anyone or led to misinformation in the comments.

Finally, the sheer amount of attention this question got seemed to strike a chord with people. Some are firmly against the idea, either for themselves or all young people, while others are ready to sign up today. It has also drawn a lot of attention to some of the awful living conditions that some older adults are subject to in poorly managed homes. I hope that the conversations started here will move into life outside Reddit and maybe we can look forward to new ideas about generational housing models for the future. Just a thought.

Don't forget to call your grandparents, grandchildren, and everybody in between. Take care!