Summary Of One Solution To Two Big Social Problems

In Sam Bright’s article “One Solution to Two Big Social Problems”, the author reports on a program allowing seniors to rent out part of their homes in major cities to young people who can not afford the high rent. Additionally, in return for little to now rent, the young tenants will help their elderly landlords with everyday tasks, help with monthly bills, and socialize with their new housemates. Bright argues that in response to the issues correlated with the elderly living alone at home, “homesharing” provides a solution that can help both parties. The main issue addressed is the change of population in many major cities. “Young people are migrating to cities, pushing up the price of rent”, says Bright, “many populations in the developed