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The graying of America's homeless
The number of homeless living in the U.S. who are over the age of 50 has jumped recently, and now comprises 31 percent of the nation's total homeless population, according to the New York Times. This is creating "daunting challenges for social service agencies and governments already struggling with this crisis of poverty."
Need an affordable apartment?
Need an affordable apartment or know someone who does? There are vacancies in 13 different apartment complexes across the state, according to the Vermont Directory of Affordable Rental Housing.
Bipartisan Policy Center recommends new funding and approaches to meet housing needs of seniors
A recent report from the Bipartisan Policy Center describes the need for a comprehensive national approach to integrating health care and housing for seniors. To counteract the increasing number of vulnerable Americans experiencing hardship as they age, the report makes the following recommendations: