Anyone know someone over 55, homeless?

[Burn1986]

It seems there’s a lot of crisis that happens between age 55 and 65, or more crises after 55. Homelessness is one of those things that people don’t talk about it a lot because when somebody becomes homeless than you generally don’t hear from them ever again. Anyone knows someone in that situation or have been in that situation yourselves?

 

[lisatanner]

i dont know anyone homeless.it does seem like a crisis depending on the country.makes people feel alittle insecure,kind of whos next.maybe why its not talked about much.i pray for those poor souls.

 

[ResidentAlien]

It seems there’s a lot of crisis that happens between age 55 and 65, or more crises after 55. Homelessness is one of those things that people don’t talk about it a lot because when somebody becomes homeless than you generally don’t hear from them ever again. Anyone knows someone in that situation or have been in that situation yourselves?

I became homeless at 60 and I knew a lot of homeless people that age and older; but in my experience, people of all ages are homeless.

 

[ResidentAlien]

It seems there’s a lot of crisis that happens between age 55 and 65, or more crises after 55. Homelessness is one of those things that people don’t talk about it a lot because when somebody becomes homeless than you generally don’t hear from them ever again. Anyone knows someone in that situation or have been in that situation yourselves?

Do you know someone who went homeless and then disappeared?

 

[Burn1986]

Do you know someone who went homeless and then disappeared?

No. I recently had a really good conversation with a guy that was homeless, but I think he was making his way to Florida had a brother that was going to help him out just made me think though so I did a little bit of research. Where are you at now? Were you able to make it back?

 

[JaumeJ]

Been there done that! At the time I managed somehow, and had a circuit of States where I would hitch to and share the Word with any who would hear.
I had a sleeping bag, tent, and camp cooking gear. When in the Rockies, I would sleep outside my pup tent.
When I would need to leave the tent alone, unattended, I left a note on the tent.
If you want anything here out of need, please take it, but only what you truly need. It is from Jesus, so do not worry aabout it. God bless you.
Praying for help when needed, I always was given my petitions.
Only when I stopped and went to "normal" working was I ever in marginal need. God is good always. It is wonderul thaning Him especially when it is for suffering for doing what is right. I am afraid since I began in the "natural" way of this age, it has not been so great, but the would fall under the heading of my faul.t A
ll love in Jesus Yeshua, and keep in the Way always, jj

 

[ResidentAlien]

No. I recently had a really good conversation with a guy that was homeless, but I think he was making his way to Florida had a brother that was going to help him out just made me think though so I did a little bit of research. Where are you at now? Were you able to make it back?

Yes, thankfully. I was able to get housed after being homeless over three years.

 

[Rosemaryx]

I work with the homeless voluntry , and we have many guests who come through the doors most days , although I only work Monday mornings , but yes many come and then they move on else where...We are normally told if someone has passed...Some do get re-homed , many do not...I just thank God for doors He has opened for people to come in from the cold , have a hot meal , shower and most important , the Gospel...

 

[Eli1]

It seems there’s a lot of crisis that happens between age 55 and 65, or more crises after 55. Homelessness is one of those things that people don’t talk about it a lot because when somebody becomes homeless than you generally don’t hear from them ever again. Anyone knows someone in that situation or have been in that situation yourselves?

I had no idea that this age demographic becomes homeless so i did an "ai" search.

Yes, homelessness is a significant and growing issue for people between the ages of 55 and 65, with this age group comprising a substantial portion of the overall homeless population and experiencing higher rates of homelessness than younger age groups. They are the fastest-growing segment of the homeless population, and a large percentage of those experiencing chronic homelessness are in this age bracket.

Key statistics

• Growing population: The number of older adults experiencing homelessness has been increasing significantly, with some estimates predicting the population aged 65 and over will triple between 2017 and 2030.
• Significant share: In 2023, about 138,000 people aged 55 and older experienced homelessness on a single night, accounting for 20% of the total homeless population. Of those, approximately 98,393 were between the ages of 55 and 64.
• Chronic homelessness: People aged 55-64 made up the largest share of those experiencing chronic homelessness in 2021, at 27%.
• • First-time homelessness: More than 40% of older adults experiencing homelessness became homeless for the first time at age 50 or older.

Contributing factors

• Economic insecurity: Many factors contribute to this trend, including rising rents, stagnant wages, and a lack of affordable housing, which can be particularly challenging for this age group to navigate.
• Health issues: Older adults often face health conditions and mobility issues that can make it harder to maintain housing and access services.
• Systemic issues: Age discrimination, difficulty finding housing that meets their needs, and a lifetime of experiencing factors like the decline in union membership can also play a role.
• Income inequality: Widening income inequality has made it harder for many to keep up with rising housing costs, even for those who were able to build equity or maintain stable employment earlier in life.

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  So naturally because i am a human with real intelligence i asked "ai" again as to WHY does someone become homeless this later in life. Because everything has a reason. And this is what "ai" says:

People become homeless later in life due to a combination of factors including economic hardship (job loss, low wages, and rising housing costs), health issues (physical and mental health problems, and substance abuse), and personal crises like relationship breakdowns or the death of a partner. For many, a "precipitating event," such as an eviction, health crisis, or death of a primary earner, can trigger homelessness after a period of living paycheck to paycheck.

Economic factors

• Job loss and low wages: Layoffs, job loss, or being stuck in low-paying jobs can make it impossible to keep up with expenses.
• High cost of living: Rising rents and housing costs outpace wage growth for many, making it difficult to afford to stay in a home, especially for those living on fixed incomes or from paycheck to paycheck.
• Loss of assets: Events like divorce or the death of a breadwinning spouse can lead to significant financial instability.

Health and personal factors

• Physical and mental health issues: Chronic or acute physical or mental health problems can make it difficult to maintain employment and housing, and can lead to significant medical debt.
• Substance abuse: Addiction can lead to job loss, strained relationships, and financial ruin, making it a major contributor to homelessness.
• Relationship breakdown: A spouse's death, divorce, or family disputes can lead to a loss of housing, and shame or addiction can prevent individuals from seeking help from friends or family.
• Domestic violence: Fleeing an abusive situation can leave someone with nowhere to go.

Systemic and other factors

• Lack of affordable housing: A shortage of deeply affordable housing options makes it difficult for people to find a place to live, even if they have a job.
• Weak social safety nets: Insufficient support systems, including limited access to social security, disability benefits, and job training, leave vulnerable individuals without a safety net to fall back on.
• Legal problems: A family member’s death or a complex legal loophole can result in the loss of a home.

Thank you Google "ai"!
This tells me that people aren't planning as they should.

 

[Burn1986]

I had no idea that this age demographic becomes homeless so i did an "ai" search.

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  So naturally because i am a human with real intelligence i asked "ai" again as to WHY does someone become homeless this later in life. Because everything has a reason. And this is what "ai" says:

Thank you Google "ai"!
This tells me that people aren't planning as they should.

Don’t become judgemental. Yes, for whatever reason people fall into this. The stats are about 70-80% won’t make it, and die within about 5-10yrs, most sooner.

 

[Karlon]

It seems there’s a lot of crisis that happens between age 55 and 65, or more crises after 55. Homelessness is one of those things that people don’t talk about it a lot because when somebody becomes homeless than you generally don’t hear from them ever again. Anyone knows someone in that situation or have been in that situation yourselves?

i know a guy who was homeless. maybe, he still is, haven't seen him in years. i say he was self-inflicted with the highest case of laziness. his case was featured in the local newspaper. the mayor documented a story on him. he used to live in the woods under a tent. he only had a drivers license for a couple of years. another guy stabbed his mother ( lightly ), when he was young and ended up living off the "give-a-way" system of N.Y. he lived around here & there, sometimes homeless. later on, his mother let him sleep in the back shed & that was winter to, no heat. the 2nd guy i'm talking about had more money than people who worked!!! he had a bag of 1,000's of dollars.

 

[Eli1]

Don’t become judgemental. Yes, for whatever reason people fall into this. The stats are about 70-80% won’t make it, and die within about 5-10yrs, most sooner.

Not judgmental at all. This is simply learning from your life because that's what life is ... until the very last breath.
For example when i was 7 years old and i was running with my shoelaces untied, i stepped on one of them and fell and scrapped my hands and elbows. So, since then i always tied my shoes.
Obviously as we grow we have to think about other things that could happen to us. Let's take health related issues which can happen for no fault of our own. Because some health issues CAN happen for the fault of our own if they are some sort of addiction.
But let's say i have an accident. This is why life insurances exist. So my kids don't say "i'm homeless now because my dad left me with nothing".
I mean this is just the tip of the iceberg in this discussion but this is not judgmental at all, it's simply learning about what life throws at you and how to deal with it.

I would say you are more judgmental in regards to Catholics where you barely consider them humans.

Fellow Christians? We’re talking about Catholics right? A Christian has way different beliefs than Catholics, and all the other ones mentioned above. They’re still people, don’t get me wrong, but to say they’re Christian is to include all the other ones - LDS, JWs, Buddhists, HKs, Muslims, etc. Sure, they’re all loosely based out of the Bible but Jesus us diminished and another person is shown to be equal or above Him.

I’m not meaning to be offensive in any way toward other religions.

 

[rewriter]

I have a friend who is about 55, I would have to check her actual age, who is homeless. I get in touch with her whenever I can, but she lives in a different state and wants to stay close to where she grew up. The last I knew she was successfully couch surfing with some local friends. She became homeless when her brother, whom she was living with, was charged with drug trafficking, a questionable charge to my mind, and held for an extended period before ever getting to court, and even then, running into further slowdowns to the point where their home was lost. Since then, they have not been able to fully put their lives back together.

 

[jacko]

I became homeless at 60 and I knew a lot of homeless people that age and older; but in my experience, people of all ages are homeless.

what happened to lead to this?

 

[jacko]

Not judgmental at all. This is simply learning from your life because that's what life is ... until the very last breath.
For example when i was 7 years old and i was running with my shoelaces untied, i stepped on one of them and fell and scrapped my hands and elbows. So, since then i always tied my shoes.
Obviously as we grow we have to think about other things that could happen to us. Let's take health related issues which can happen for no fault of our own. Because some health issues CAN happen for the fault of our own if they are some sort of addiction.
But let's say i have an accident. This is why life insurances exist. So my kids don't say "i'm homeless now because my dad left me with nothing".
I mean this is just the tip of the iceberg in this discussion but this is not judgmental at all, it's simply learning about what life throws at you and how to deal with it.

I would say you are more judgmental in regards to Catholics where you barely consider them humans.

Agree, we have to put in effort, even in a fallen world. There are many bible verses in the scripture on work. Unless, you have a disability.. then I get it.

 

[seed_time_harvest]

It seems there’s a lot of crisis that happens between age 55 and 65, or more crises after 55. Homelessness is one of those things that people don’t talk about it a lot because when somebody becomes homeless than you generally don’t hear from them ever again. Anyone knows someone in that situation or have been in that situation yourselves?

I became homeless at 60 and I knew a lot of homeless people that age and older; but in my experience, people of all ages are homeless.

Wow,i never would have guessed that,you must be doing ok now.God bless you.

 

[Ruthie]

Wow,i never would have guessed that,you must be doing ok now.God bless you.

Hopefully you are doing well now Resident Alien.
I volunteer in my outreach group at church and we pass out gift cards, lunches, coats, hats, gloves, boots, sleeping bags, ect once a month to the homeless. I also served Thanksgiving dinner to the homeless at our local Salvation Army, so Im slowly getting to know a few homeless people and their stories. Yes, all walks of life. Some are disabled and their parents have passed away and no family to live with. One young man had left a cult he grew up in and was trying to make it on his own. Our outreach group just bought a house with 5 bedrooms so we are going to be able to house 5 men that are working but they don't have enough money to pay rent that has gotten so high now.

 

[Brasspen]

I seen an article that said, with government funding just as many people coming on to the streets, are leaving the streets. It also said that high cost of rent is the reason for the people moving into the streets.

 

[seed_time_harvest]

I seen an article that said, with government funding just as many people coming on to the streets, are leaving the streets. It also said that high cost of rent is the reason for the people moving into the streets.

Tariffs aren't helping either.

 

[Mem]

If it were not for the grace of God...