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Let's live together

Most families around the world live in communities. 
In the western world, this concept has been replaced by a single-family household. Yet, the latter struggle to meet their needs through the ages. With a young family, parents are overstretched with family and work commitment. The olds struggle with illnesses and social isolation. 
What can possibly be done? Well, let's live together. 
Look up co-housing and specifically retrofit co-housing so we can start where we are to build the community that we dream of.
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