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A Literature Review of Homelessness and Aging: Suggestions for a Policy and Practice-Relevant Research Agenda

Abstract

Homelessness among older people is a growing concern across Canada and is expected to rise with demographic change (Crane & Warnes, 2010; Culhane, Metraux, Byrne, Stino, & Bainbridge, 2013). Yet current knowledge, policies, and practices on homelessness largely focus on younger populations. Likewise, research and policies on aging typically overlook homelessness. Responses to homelessness among older people must address complex needs related to …

Authors

Grenier A; Barken R; Sussman T; Rothwell D; Bourgeois-Guérin V; Lavoie J-P

Journal

Canadian Journal on Aging / La Revue canadienne du vieillissement, Vol. 35, No. 1, pp. 28–41

Publisher

Cambridge University Press (CUP)

Publication Date

3 2016

DOI

10.1017/s0714980815000616

ISSN

0714-9808