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A literature review of homelessness and aging
— suggestions for a policy and practice-relevant research agenda | | Author(s) | Amanda Grenier, Rachel Barken, Tamara Sussman |
| Journal title | Canadian Journal on Aging, vol 35, no 1, March 2016 |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press, March 2016 |
| Pages | pp 28-41 |
| Source | journals.cambridge.org/cjg |
| Keywords | Ageing process ; Homelessness ; Social policy ; Literature reviews ; Canada. |
| Annotation | Homelessness among older people is a growing concern across Canada and is expected to rise with demographic change. Yet current knowledge, policies and practices on homelessness largely focus on younger populations. Likewise research and policies on ageing typically overlook homelessness. Responses to homelessness among older people must address complex needs related to health, income security and housing. Based on a comprehensive literature review, this article outlines the existing and needed research with regards to homelessness among older people. The authors clarify the intersections of ageing and homelessness; review the relevant statistics, including estimated prevalence; discuss pathways and variations in experience; and identify gaps in knowledge. They conclude with a call for an inclusive research agenda that will help build policies and practices to reduce and ultimately to eliminate homelessness among older people in Canada. (JL). |
| Accession Number | CPA-160520212 A |
| Classmark | BG: K4A: TM2: 64A: 7S |
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