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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Public Health
  • Housing Studies

Background:

  • Homelessness accelerates aging, leading to health conditions resembling those of elderly individuals in adults aged 40-64.
  • A significant number of formerly homeless adults in this age group exhibit severe chronic health conditions.
  • The functional capacity and home safety of this demographic within supportive housing remain under-researched.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the impact of chronic health conditions on the ability of formerly homeless adults (40-64 years) to function safely in supportive housing.
  • To identify home safety hazards prevalent in the living environments of this population.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted home safety assessments with 25 formerly homeless adults aged 40-64 residing in supportive housing.

Main Results:

  • Participants presented with physical, cognitive, and mental health impairments that substantially hindered daily living skills and chronic disease management.
  • Identified home safety risks included cluttered pathways, staircases, and inadequate safety features like grab bars and non-slip flooring.

Conclusions:

  • The formerly homeless population would benefit from specialized geriatric care, particularly from occupational therapists, to enhance home safety and functional independence.
  • Lack of targeted support services increases the risk of home safety incidents, potentially leading to hospitalization and mortality in this group.