Coming of age: Meeting the challenge of older homelessness

Abstract

Older people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness have diverse and varied needs. Their needs are not the same as those of either younger homeless people or older people who already have secure and appropriate housing. This article explains the problems and proposes cost‐effective solutions for commissioners and providers.

Citation

Pannell, J. and Palmer, G. (2004), "Coming of age: Meeting the challenge of older homelessness", Housing, Care and Support, Vol. 7 No. 4, pp. 24-28. https://doi.org/10.1108/14608790200400028