Restorers: A Water Street Podcast
Talking to experts, investigating current issues, and sharing stories and news all related to homelessness and poverty in Lancaster and beyond. Ultimately, we believe each person is made in the image of God and is deserving of dignity and value. Join us as we lift up the struggles and stories of our marginalized neighbors, and explore what it means to be restored.
Restorers: A Water Street Podcast
Why Are So Many Seniors Experiencing Homelessness?
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More older adults are losing their housing than ever before — many for the first time in their 60s or 70s. After a lifetime of work, stability can unravel quickly through rising rents, health challenges, the loss of a spouse, or income that simply can’t keep up.
In this episode, we explore the unique barriers seniors face when navigating homelessness: the difficulty of asking for help after decades of independence, the physical toll of instability, and the systems that aren’t always designed with aging in mind.
Through real stories and honest conversation, we ask what’s driving this growing trend — and what it looks like to respond with dignity, community, and care.