JOURNAL ARTICLE
Why so many seniors struggle with poverty, homelessness.
Published In: Business in Vancouver, 2026, n. 1892. P. 9 1 of 3
Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: MAKAN, JAMI 3 of 3
Abstract
The article reports that senior poverty and homelessness have reached crisis levels in British Columbia, forcing shelters to provide complex medical care while systemic causes remain unaddressed. Topics include the alarming poverty and homelessness statistics among seniors, the multiple causes including financial abuse and health system failures; and calls for improved income supports and non-market housing expansion.
Additional Information
- Source:Business in Vancouver. 2026/02, Issue 1892, p9
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:Politics and Government
- Publication Date:2026
- ISSN:0849-5017
- Accession Number:191436241
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