How a VA peer specialist is turning empty apartments into fresh starts
(Source – news.va.gov) Cheyenne VA peer specialist builds move-in kits for newly housed Veterans Peer Specialist Rick Cooper noticed that
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Homeless
To Afford Aging in Place, Older Adults Turn to ‘Golden Girls’ Housing
(By Paula Span for KFF Health News) Shirley Jennett, a retired nurse, loves her spacious ranch-style house in Denver, with
Read MoreUnderstanding the real risks behind Veteran homelessness
(Source – news.va.gov) Homelessness isn’t a choice—it’s a “perfect storm” of health, financial and systemic risks When it comes to
Read MoreHomeless Veteran gains stability and starts non-profit to help Veterans
(Source – news.va.gov) Esther Frias received help from VA homeless programs Veteran Esther Frias grew up in Los Angeles after
Read MoreOvercoming Veteran homelessness, one day at a time
(Source – news.va.gov) How VA programs helped a Veteran find stability, permanent housing, and hope Taiyaa Roundtree never thought he
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Homeless Shelters for Seniors Pop Up, Catering to Older Adults’ Medical Needs
(By Aaron Bolton, MTPR for KFF Health News) SANDY, Utah — Just outside Salt Lake City sits an old, two-story,
Read MoreHealth Care Groups Aim To Counter Growing ‘National Scandal’ of Elder Homelessness
(By Felice J. Freyer for KFF Health News) BRISTOL, R.I. — At age 82, Roberta Rabinovitz realized she had no
Read MoreVeteran goes from homeless and bedbound to independent again
(Source – news.va.gov) When Navy Veteran Stephen Gomez was first admitted to the Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center’s Community Living Center
Read MoreFor homeless seniors, finding stable housing takes a village — and a lot of luck
(By Aaron Bolton for NPR) Two years ago, Kim Hilton and his partner walked out of their home in Columbia
Read MoreMore Californians Are Freezing to Death. Experts Point to More Older Homeless People.
(By Phillip Reese for KFF Health News) SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A growing number of people — many of them older
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