Housing Insecurity: A Threat to Homeowners and Non-Homeowners in Later-Life

Key Points

• The aim is to investigate the extent of housing insecurity among older adults, both homeowners and non-homeowners.
• Conducted a survey of older adults in Alberta
• Analyzed financial factors contributing to housing insecurity
• Compared experiences of homeowners and non-homeowners
• Financial housing insecurity is considerable among older homeowners
• Non-homeowners face distinct challenges regarding housing stability
• Significant issues identified affecting older adults' financial stability