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Aging and Homelessness: Margot Kushel
In 1990 11% of homeless persons were older than 50. Today half are over age 50. Today we talk with Margot Kushel about how we got here, including:
That sense of powerlessness as a clinician when you "fix up" a patient in the hospital, only to discharge them to the street knowing things will fall apart.
Chronic vs acute homelessness
What is the major driver of homelessness in general?
What is the major driver of the increase in older homeless persons?
Why do we say "over 50" is "older" for homeless persons, why not 65?
To what extent is the rise of tech in San Francisco to blame for our local…
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