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Which are the main characteristics of people who become homeless after age 50?

The proportion of single adults experiencing homelessness who are 50 years or older has risen dramatically, increasing from 11% in the early 1990s to almost 50% in the 2020s. These individuals, experiencing homelessness for the first time later in life, present distinct characteristics compared to their chronically homeless counterparts.

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What happens to homeless people when they get old?

According to the National Health Care for the Homeless Council, adults over 50 experiencing homelessness face mortality rates four times higher than the general population. This devastating reality raises a critical question: **what happens to homeless people when they get old?** Their vulnerability increases dramatically with age.

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