By Mike Duffy, ABC 10, February 5, 2020
There is a growing problem on the streets of California, and it could be the canary in the coal mine for the rest of the country. Seniors are increasingly finding themselves homeless, priced out of highly competitive housing and rental markets.
After working for years, many are living on fixed incomes that simply cannot compete with the rise in the cost of living. Without adequate familial and community support, some of these individuals are finding themselves without a home while simultaneously trying to navigate the struggles that accompany aging.
It’s possible how we see ourselves as Americans could be exacerbating the problem. Our fierce independence and cultural attitudes surrounding parent, child relationships may be an impediment to getting real help and creating real change.
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