Event Brief
Roommates on the Rise for Seniors in America
Filed: Feb 12, 2026 at 9:02 PM ET
Summary: Over 1 million Americans over 65 now share homes with non-relatives, a significant increase since 2019.
WHO: Seniors over 65
WHAT: Living with non-related roommates
WHEN: Feb 12, 2026 at 8:16 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: To afford rising rent costs
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