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Conceptualizing the shelter and housing needs and solutions of homeless older adults

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  • Joe Humphries
  • Sarah L. Canham

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Estimates of the number of homeless older adults are highly variable, but the proportion is expected to increase in Western countries as the general population ages. Much of the current literature on homelessness among older adults focuses on the causes of homelessness in later life, along with the health outcomes and service needs of this population. However, there is a dearth of research investigating potential shelter/housing solutions specific to homeless older adults that would meet their unique needs. This scoping review investigated the needs for housing homeless older adults and potential solutions. Based on thematic analysis of findings from 19 sources of primary research, we developed a conceptual model that suggests distinct, senior-specific needs and shelter/housing solutions of both newly and chronically homeless older adults.

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  • Joe Humphries & Sarah L. Canham, 2021. "Conceptualizing the shelter and housing needs and solutions of homeless older adults," Housing Studies, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 36(2), pages 157-179, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:chosxx:v:36:y:2021:i:2:p:157-179
    DOI: 10.1080/02673037.2019.1687854
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