The idea of combining a retirement home with student housing offers an innovative model of inter-generational living that responds both to demographic changes and the demand for affordable accommodation. The concept works on the principle of mutual assistance: students live under favourable conditions in exchange for the time they devote to seniors—whether through shared activities or practical help. Successful examples in the Netherlands, Germany, and France show that connecting generations strengthens community life, reduces loneliness, and brings mutual enrichment.
