Global News BCMar 28, 2024
‘My life is at stake’: B.C. senior forced to choose between housing or medication
The now-72-year-old ended up living in her car for a year and since last May she's been living in the Travelodge in North Vancouver.
#globalnews #Health #Homelessness #seniorhomelessness #Seniors
https://globalnews.ca/news/10387352/bc-senior-homeless-housing-medication-choice/
‘My life is at stake’: B.C. senior forced to choose between housing or medication

The now-72-year-old ended up living in her car for a year and since last May she's been living in the Travelodge in North Vancouver.

Global News
Global NewsMar 28, 2024
‘My life is at stake’: B.C. senior forced to choose between housing or medication
The now-72-year-old ended up living in her car for a year and since last May she's been living in the Travelodge in North Vancouver.
#globalnews #Health #Homelessness #seniorhomelessness #Seniors
https://globalnews.ca/news/10387352/bc-senior-homeless-housing-medication-choice/
‘My life is at stake’: B.C. senior forced to choose between housing or medication

The now-72-year-old ended up living in her car for a year and since last May she's been living in the Travelodge in North Vancouver.

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Wings Homeless AdvocacySep 13, 2023

Heartbreaking Reality: More seniors are becoming homeless, and experts say the trend is likely to worsen. Seniors are the fastest-growing group of people experiencing homelessness.

It's time we address this urgent issue affecting our most vulnerable citizens. Read the eye-opening article to learn more and discover how we can make a difference.

#SeniorHomelessness #SocialJustice #MakeChangeHappen

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/more-seniors-are-becoming-homeless-and-experts-say-the-trend-is-likely-to-worsen

More seniors are becoming homeless, and experts say the trend is likely to worsen

Since 1990, the percentage of unhoused people who are older than 50 has risen from 11 percent to nearly 50 percent. Researchers say it will only get worse.

PBS NewsHour