Emma Woolley
How does homelessness affect senior women?
In 2013, The OECD reported that Canada has a low old-age poverty rate compared to other OECD countries—7.2%—but it is rising while other countries’ are decreasing. Furthermore, seniors in Canada must rely on their own capital, including private pensions, for 42% of their post-retirement income.
2018
Themes:
What kind of housing is preferred by older adults and seniors?
In world-wide research seniors are most concerned with housing being affordable, appropriate, and available.
2016
What are the pathways to homelessness in old age?
A discussion on the pathways into older homelessness in Canada.
2015
How does homelessness affect senior women?
In 2013, the OECD reported that Canada has a low old-age poverty rate compared to other OECD countries—7.2%—but it is rising while other countries’ are decreasing.
2014
"There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort."