Can you provide support and companionship to an older lady in these isolating times? This lovely home is in Oxted and comes as part of a Two Generations Homeshare.
In this unique arrangement, you will commit to approx. 10 hours per week of help in the home. The current homeowner is a very sociable lady in her 90s, seeking companionship and the reassurance of an overnight presence.
Responsibilities include helping to prepare and share some meals, assisting with shopping and light household chores, and offering valuable companionship. The ideal sharer can be working full time or hybrid, but must have time during the day as well as evenings to provide support.
We are looking for a FEMALE who ideally drives, enjoys chatting and cooking, and possesses a positive, outgoing personality. Someone who SPEAKS GERMAN would be a definite plus!
The sharer will have a comfortable double room with access to a shared bathroom. You are also welcome to use the rest of the home, including the kitchen, lounge, and the beautiful garden.
Oxted offers excellent transport links to London, making it ideal for commuters. Enjoy a charming town centre with independent shops, cafes, and restaurants. The surrounding Surrey Hills provide beautiful natural landscapes for walking and outdoor activities, combining convenience with peaceful living.
Find out more about Two Generations Homeshares by visiting our website, which also contains our application form and more information on becoming a Sharer.
Can you provide support and companionship to an older lady in these isolating times? This lovely home is in Mayfield, East Sussex and comes as part of a Two Generations Homeshare.
In this arrangement, you will commit to approx. 10 hours per week of help in the home. The current homeowner is a very friendly lady in her 80s. She is looking for some companionship and the reassurance of an overnight presence in her home.
She would like someone who can help to prepare and share some meals, hang out some evenings and help with some light household chores. The ideal sharer will be a FEMALE who DRIVES. They should enjoy chatting, cooking and have a positive and outgoing personality.
They can be working part time, or from home, but must have time during the day as well as evenings to offer some support. The sharer has a double room access to a private bathroom. The sharer is welcome to use the rest of the home including the kitchen, lounge and beautiful garden.
Find out more about Two Generations Homeshares by visiting our website, which also contains our application form and more information on becoming a Sharer.
Mayfield, a charming village in East Sussex, offers a tranquil lifestyle with its historic architecture, local shops, and scenic countryside. Enjoy easy access to beautiful walks, village amenities, and good transport links to nearby towns for further exploration and convenience.
Can you provide support and companionship to a gentleman in these isolating times? This lovely home is in Ramsgate, Kent, and offers a unique Two Generations Homeshare opportunity.
As part of this arrangement, you will commit to approx. 10 hours per week of help in the home. The current homeowner is a very friendly gentleman in his 80s who is seeking assistance with cooking some meals, light household chores, and the reassuring presence of an overnight companion. Ideally, the sharer would also be able to assist with occasional shopping.
The ideal sharer should enjoy chatting, cooking, and possess a positive, outgoing personality. They can be working full or part-time but must have some time available during the evenings to offer support. The sharer will benefit from a good-sized single room and access to a shared bathroom, as well as being welcome to use the rest of the home, including the kitchen and lounge.
Discover more about Two Generations Homeshares by visiting our website, which also contains our application form and additional information on becoming a Sharer.
Ramsgate itself is a vibrant coastal town offering beautiful sandy beaches, a historic Royal Harbour, and a range of local amenities. Enjoy charming cafes, independent shops, and excellent transport links, making it a delightful place to call home.
Homeshare Opportunity in Seaview, Isle of Wight, £349 p/m.
This Homeshare is in the beautiful location of Seaview and it comes as part of a Two Generations Homeshare, in which you will commit to approx. 10 hours per week of practical help and companionship (no personal care) in exchange for lower costs of living.
The current homeowner is a very friendly and chatty lady in her 80’s. She is still very active and loves oil painting, flower arranging and spending time in her garden. She is looking for some help around the home with regards to cooking, light household chores, food shopping and the reassurance of an overnight presence in her home.
The ideal sharer should be FEMALE who enjoys chatting, cooking and has a positive and outgoing personality. Due to the location, she must be a DRIVER. The sharer can be working full or part time or working from home, but must have some time during their week to offer some support and companionship.
The sharer has a private annex in the garden which includes a double bedroom, bathroom and a lounge. The kitchen is a shared space in the main house.
If you think you might be suitable please get in touch and tell us why you would be interested in this Homeshare, your work status and include your contact details. You can find out more about Two Generations Homeshare by visiting our website, which also contains our application form and more information on becoming a sharer.
Seaview, Isle of Wight, boasts stunning coastal views, charming village shops, and serene beaches perfect for relaxed strolls. Enjoy sailing, local cafes, and easy access to picturesque trails, providing a delightful and engaging environment for residents.
Are you looking to provide support and companionship to a gentleman in these isolating times? This lovely home in Loughborough offers a unique opportunity as part of a Two Generations Homeshare program.
As a homesharer, you will commit to approx. 10 hours per week of help in the home. The current homeowner is a very friendly gentleman in his 50s. He is looking for some help around the home with regards to cooking, light household chores and the reassurance of an overnight presence in his home.
He would also ideally like a sharer who is able to drive him to occasional shopping/ appointments. He has a dog who he adores – so dog lovers are a must! The ideal sharer should enjoy chatting, cooking and have a positive and outgoing personality. They must be Covid vaccinated and ideally are a driver. They can be working full or part time, but must have some time during the evenings to offer some support.
The sharer has a large double room and access to a shared bathroom. The sharer is welcome to use the rest of the home including the kitchen, lounge and garden.
Find out more about Two Generations Homeshares by visiting our website, which also contains our application form and more information on becoming a Sharer.
Loughborough is a vibrant market town offering excellent local amenities, including a bustling town centre, beautiful parks, and a renowned university. Enjoy convenient transport links and a welcoming community atmosphere, perfect for comfortable living and easy access to essential services.
Homeshare Opportunity in Midhurst, Chichester, £349 p/m.
This Homeshare in Midhurst, Chichester offers a unique living arrangement. You’ll commit to approx. 10 hours per week of practical help and companionship (no personal care) in exchange for significantly lower living costs.
The current homeowner is a very friendly and chatty lady in her 80’s who enjoys walking and reading. She previously lived in New Zealand and the US. She is seeking assistance with cooking, light household chores, and the peace of mind of an overnight presence in her home.
The ideal sharer will be someone who enjoys conversation, cooking, and possesses a positive, outgoing personality. You can be working full-time, part-time, or from home, but it’s essential to have dedicated time during your week to offer support.
The sharer will have a large double room and access to a shared bathroom. You are also welcome to utilize the rest of the home, including the kitchen, conservatory, lounge, and garden. For those working remotely, a spare room is available.
Discover more about Two Generations Homeshares by visiting our website, where you’ll also find our application form and further details on becoming a Sharer.
Midhurst, nestled in the South Downs National Park, offers a charming market town atmosphere with independent shops, cafes, and historic sites like Cowdray Park. Enjoy scenic walks, local events, and a strong community spirit, all easily accessible from your new home.
“My sharer is just perfect. We are such a wonderful fit together, I couldn’t be happier”
“Two Generations Homesharing has given me a purpose. Harry is a sprightly and interesting man and I am so glad to be part of the process. The family has been so welcoming and so has the local community.”
We are often asked how did Two Generation come about. Founder and CEO Sam Brandman was the subject of this piece in the Standard when he and Natasha Langleben launched Two Generations in 2019.
CORAZON MILLER, 12 DECEMBER 2019
When Tilly Howard was growing up in a poor family in early 20th century East London, going to university was never an option.
Her family had limited resources to send her to school and she was part of a generation where women were not expected to further their education.
So she spent her early adult years raising her two children. It was not until she was in her fifties that Howard went to university for the first time, graduating with a chemistry degree. In her eighties she followed this with a second degree in classics.
TILLY HOWARD TURNED TO EDUCATION IN HER FIFTIES WHEN SHE GRADUATED WITH A CHEMISTRY DEGREE AND IN HER EIGHTIES SHE COMPLETED A SECOND DEGREE IN CLASSICS
At 90, after having overcome cancer twice and open heart surgery, Howard took part in a table tennis world record bid for the greatest number of successive shots played by successive players.
They won, grandson Sam Brandman recalls. Though he believes the record may have since been surpassed.
He remembers his late grandmother who he called “Glam” as a “formidable woman” with a wealth of knowledge to share.
“However, she lived alone and I felt sad that her brilliance was not shared with anyone.”
So, not long after his grandmother died, two-and-a-half years ago, Mr Brandman felt compelled to do something to ensure that other elderly folk did not have to spend their later years alone.
And so his concept Two Generations was born – a Homeshare model that helps link the older generation, with the younger generation.
Mr Brandman said it offers companionship, a chance to share experiences and common interests and a potential solution to the housing crisis.
“It offers companionship, the ability to share experiences and end loneliness. It allows people who might not ordinarily connect to connect,” he said.
His social enterprise, which is part of Homeshare UK, works by matching an elderly person with a younger person willing to help in a live-in homeshare arrangement.
Using the company’s in-house technology people were matched through shared hobbies, religious or cultural needs, gender, age and lifestyle choices.
The younger person will provide approximately 10 hours a week of household support such as gardening, shopping or laundry whilst also providing vital companionship.
Mr Brandman said it was a network, that proved particularly useful at a time of year when people sometimes felt the loneliness more keenly.
“We are often contacted by children of older people who live far away and who are unable to visit often, which shows that even those with family can experience isolation,” he said
One recent happy match is that of 91-year-old Dennis and Syrian refugee Jorge. The duo have been living together for the last six months in Camden.
Their common link – an interest in politics and food.
“It was the perfect fit,” Mr Brandman said.
Jorge said it was good to have someone to share a home with. “It’s nice to have someone to care about; going back to a home rather than being alone is wonderful. Dennis is really sweet,” he said.
“It’s been going really well and I hope it continues this way.”
For Dennis the company and the extra hand around the house was much appreciated. “He’s been doing most of the cooking, and it’s been lovely having a bit of company in the evening,” he said.
It is a project Mr Brandman hopes to refine – thanks to a £25,000 Nesta Challenges grant given to businesses working on solution to today’s societal problems.
With his grant Mr Brandman hopes to improve the matching-technology his company uses that he believes is a first in the homeshare sector. His plan is to hone its ability to link the elderly with a potential young person, in what he describes as a kind of “dating-website”.
Information on the site is protected from the public, and each person is subjected to thorough background checks and interviews before they are linked up with an elderly person.
“Two Generations found the perfect companion for Mum………… despite mum’s Dementia, I now have peace of mind and mum has a new friend along with great support to help her remain as independent as possible in her own home”
