#13116. Bridging the Gap between Homelessness in Older Adulthood and Elder Abuse: Considerations for an Age-Friendly Shelter System

2022publication date
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Abstract:
Homelessness and elder abuse are two major public health issues affecting older adults that are increasing in scope due to global population aging. While these issues have typically been examined separately, this commentary considers the often overlooked intersection between homeless older people and victims of elder abuse through two pathways: (1) the systemic abuse of older adults in the shelter system; and (2) the role of elder abuse as a possible risk factor for homelessness in later life. Strategies for the development of shelter systems that support the diverse needs of an aging population are proposed.
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Elder abuse; homeless shelter; homelessness; older homeless

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