episode THE insights ROAD Episode 4 | Aging & Elderly Listen Here hOME AGING, HOMELESSNESS, AND VETERAN STATUS The number of Americans 65 and older is projected to double by 2060 from 52 million in 2018 to 95 million. Older adults are working longer and...
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episode THE insights ROAD Episode 4 | Aging & Elderly Listen Here hOME AGING, HOMELESSNESS, AND VETERAN STATUS The number of Americans 65 and older is projected to double by 2060 from 52 million in 2018 to 95 million. Older adults are working longer and still experience wide economic disparities and challenges accessing affordable care Housing is unattainable for many, aging veterans are not exempt. There are over 18 million veterans over the age of 65 and many have various physical health challenges, economic challenges, on income subsidies, unable to work, disabled due to physical or mental health challenges HIGHLIGHTS AND TAKEAWAYS Older adults in communities they’ve been in for a long time, are impacted by redlining. They also may be in housing that is not suitable for needs but lack income to make changes. Only 1% of housing in this country has all of the features that people need to support aging: Zero step doorways, wide entries, single-floor living, bathrooms on 1st floor and t
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