WHO FITS AND HOW? SUPPORTING TENANCY AND FOSTERING BELONGING IN HOUSING FOR OLDER PERSONS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS
2024
Supporting Housing and Belonging for Older Adults Experiencing Homelessness
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Author Information
Author(s): Richardson Lena Rebecca, Weldrick Rachel, Perry Tam
Primary Institution: Oxford University Press US
Hypothesis
What supports a sense of belonging and social integration among older persons experiencing homelessness?
Conclusion
The symposium shares findings on how to foster belonging and social integration for older adults experiencing homelessness.
Supporting Evidence
- The Aging in the Right Place (AIRP) Partnership is a 5-year study addressing older adult homelessness.
- The symposium includes findings from various studies on social integration and belonging for older persons experiencing homelessness.
Takeaway
This study looks at how to help older people who are homeless feel like they belong and are part of a community.
Methodology
The study involves interdisciplinary research from various fields including gerontology, education, and social work.
Participant Demographics
Older adults age 50+ experiencing homelessness.
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