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Shelter From the Storm: Adapting for an Aging Homeless Population
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Tips, News and Stories for Older Adults by Esther C Kane CAPS, C.D.S.
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Source article: https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2026/01/06/nx-s1-5623005/seniors-aging-unhoused-homeless-shelters-mobility
As the population of unhoused seniors grows rapidly across the United States, traditional shelters are often ill-equipped to manage their complex medical and mobility needs. This report highlights innovative facilities like the MVP shelter in Utah, which offers private rooms, on-site clinical care, and accommodations for disabilities. By providing a stable environment where residents can manage chronic illnesses and medications, these specialized shelters help vulnerable adults transition into permanent housing. ...