Patterns of Shelter Use Amongst Men New to Homelessness in Later Life: Duration of Stay and Psychosocial Factors Related to Departure

Purpose: People who become homeless for the first time in late life represent a growing but understudied population. This study uses administrative shelter data to identify patterns of shelter use including length of stay and risk of shelter departure amongst men new to homelessness in old age. Design and Methods: Administrative data collected by a men’s shelter in Canada (N=1,214 first time homeless) was analyzed using bivariate and survival …