Homeless Older Adults Research Project

Despite the increased focus on the homeless population in Canada, there is little empirical knowledge about the characteristics, circumstances, and service needs of older homeless adults. The purpose of this study, therefore, is to gain a better understanding of older adults who are homeless or at risk for homelessness in the City of Toronto. As the number of homeless older adults are expected to increase with the aging of the baby boomers, improving service delivery to this population is important. While the experience of homelessness impacts on the physical and mental well-being of individuals, the process of aging adds another dimension, which creates unique challenges for service providers.