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Purpose

This is an opinion piece provided by Rachel, 31, and her grandmother, Jean, 97, who have been living together for two and a half years, since Rachel became unwell with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome.

Design/methodology/approach

Each author shares their experiences of intergenerational living through the pandemic.

Findings

What each of them has learned about intergenerational living during the COVID pandemic and mutual support and what has surprised them, including how it has improved quality of life for both of them.

Originality/value

This is an unusual intergenerational first-person account of intergenerational mutually supportive living during the pandemic, with insider insights.

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