The growing homeless population, particularly among seniors, is a significant concern. With 2 out of 5 seniors being disabled, the rising cost of housing, fixed incomes, and increasing caregiving needs create additional challenges. Many seniors face a difficult decision: pay bills or buy food and prescriptions.
The Joint Center for Housing Studies highlights four major points of crisis for seniors:
- Unmet Need for Affordable Housing: There is a severe shortage of affordable housing options for seniors.
- Lack of Accessibility: Available housing often fails to meet the basic accessibility needs of seniors, leaving them vulnerable.
- Escalating Need for Assistance: There is an increasing demand for support with daily living tasks and home care.
- Isolation and Unsafe Living Conditions: Many seniors live in areas lacking essential services, including transportation, and are surrounded by unsafe streets, which fosters isolation and further vulnerability.
Addressing these issues is crucial to ensuring a safer, more secure future for our senior population. Our purpose is to restart the conversation regarding the sheltering of seniors to our Redding community.
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