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.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1093/geroni/igae098.1106

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