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79-Year-Old, 89-Year-Old Share Colorado Home for $800

6/27/2026

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Sunshine Home Share Colorado paired 79-year-old Susan Beese with 89-year-old retired nurse Shirley Jennett in Denver for $800 rent.
Jennett stays in her house with a backyard, remains active, and gives Beese a two-bedroom space.
Beese works in retail, left a $1,500-per-month apartment when rent rose, and handles gardening, trash, meals and dog care.
Founder Alison Joucovsky created Sunshine Home Share Colorado in 2016 to help seniors facing rising rent.

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Story summary

Sunshine Home Share Colorado paired 79-year-old Susan Beese with 89-year-old retired nurse Shirley Jennett in Denver for $800 rent.
Jennett stays in her house with a backyard, remains active, and gives Beese a two-bedroom space.
Beese works in retail, left a $1,500-per-month apartment when rent rose, and handles gardening, trash, meals and dog care.
Founder Alison Joucovsky created Sunshine Home Share Colorado in 2016 to help seniors facing rising rent.