One roommate is 85, the other is 27 — such arrangements are growing

Retirees and college students are discovering the benefits of being roommates. It helps younger generations find affordable housing whilst helping older adults battle loneliness. Intergenerational housing arrangements are growing in popularity with a rise in universities offering the programmes to students. Cathy Free talks to some current participants of this mutually beneficial housing situation that has drastically improved the well-being of older and younger roommates.