Bridge aid pitched to keep older residents sheltered

Bridge aid pitched to keep older residents sheltered

BOSTON (SHNS) - To address homelessness among senior citizens, housing and senior advocates are pushing to expand a Somerville pilot program that provides temporary rental assistance to help older adults stay housed while they wait for long-term affordable options. Massachusetts launched the pilot program last year in Somerville, where housing costs are skyrocketing, to provide rental assistance to low-income adults over 60 years old to remain i…

Local senior care expert talks housing options during Older Americans Month

As May marks Older Americans Month, it’s a great time to reflect on the value seniors bring to your lives and how best to support them. It’s important to explore options for senior care so the elderly person in your…

“Nobody wants to see a bunch of 80 year olds on the street:” Local advocates sound alarm on senior housing - AZ Luminaria

For Rae Vermeal, the experience of one Pima County senior illustrates the complexity of the housing struggle for older people in the region.The woman owns her home and gets $967 through Social Security. But she has an $863 mortgage, and had racked up months of late fees when she reached out to the Pima Council on Aging, where Vermeal helps seniors access social benefits. “She needed help from us, and that got her caught up,” Vermeal said. “She’s…