California’s Aging Homeless Crisis

California’s aging population is facing a housing crisis unlike any other, with nearly 85,000 seniors over fifty living unhoused — many for the first time. As housing costs soar and incomes shrink, older adults are being left behind by a system that doesn’t cater to their unique needs. Without affordable, age-appropriate housing, they’re stuck in shelters or hospitals, often without children to qualify for priority housing. Aging on the streets accelerates health decline, making recovery harder and housing even more elusive. Building new senior housing costs over $700,000 per unit — a barrier that traps thousands in prolonged, inadequate care. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5086e6952f474056