The article discusses the urgent issue of homelessness among older adults in Canada and its impact on healthcare. A recent report revealed that hospital admissions for homeless individuals lasted longer and cost more than admissions for those who were housed. Homelessness has signifi...
It is a complex issue that affects people from all walks of life, shattering the illusion of affluence and highlighting the deep-seated inequalities that plague our communities. Homelessness can result from a multitude of factors, including poverty, mental health challenges, substance abuse, family ...
“One thing I’ve noticed in the past two years of living indoors is that I am far from being the only ex-homeless person who is airing their views on the matter. I’ve tuned in especially to Ms. Adora Myers, whose recommendations on this pinned Quora post seem to me to be well wo...
In conclusion, homelessness is a complex and multi-faceted issue that cannot be solved immediately, although Housing First policies are proving to be effective. There should be a continued and concerted effort between the government, community, and healthcare providers to reduce the health inequalitie...
Homelessness is a growing problem in Canada. Despite poor health and high levels of need, the homeless frequently encounter complex barriers to healthcare ... S Davachi,I Ferrari - 《Canadian Journal of Diabetes》 被引量: 4发表: 2012年 Leave no‐one behind: reducing health disparities for ...
These patients were more likely to present with a chief complaint of suicide, to be uninsured, and to have multiple visits during the study period from Jan. 5 to May 16, 2023. "This points to the importance of prioritizingmental health careand homeless health teams in hospital settings," sa...
ELDER HOMELESSNESS - WHY IS THIS AN ISSUE? Unhoused older adults face some serious challenges to their well-being relative to younger adults. Homeless persons between ages 50 and 62 often havesimilar healthcare needs to housed persons 10-20 years older....
and some health-related factors. Due to a lack of housing, people get short life span or illness. Homeless people are suffering from major chronic conditions. The aim of this essay is to show the experiences, healthcare needs, and strategies to improve the health condition of homeless people...
health disorders negatively impact the lives of many. Within the homeless community, chronic diseases are usually not diagnosed or poorly managed possibly due to poor follow-up and/or healthcare accessibility. There is an abundance of healthcare services, but for whatever unforeseen circumstances, ...
LA Care is providing $80 million to the project, while Health Net will allocate $34 million. The homelessness crisis is ahealth equityissue, as many unhoused individuals in Los Angeles County are people of color. People experiencing homelessness in LA County can receive pe...