It's a very big and complex problem. We're actually seeing an alarming rise in the number of older adults who are turning to emergency shelters.
Geriatricians classify older adults in the shelter system as aged 50 and over, as they experience the symptoms of aging faster than those who are not homeless.
Data from Statistics Canada showed 32% of shelter users in 2021 were over 50, compared to 13.5% in 2005, reflecting a concerning trend of increasing older adult homelessness.
The housing and affordability crisis exacerbate challenges for older adults facing health crises, leading to potential evictions when income is impacted without family support.
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