Health and Economic Impacts of Stable Housing Provision for Older Adults

In this economic evaluation, investing in stable housing for adults of any age who were experiencing homelessness saved lives, improved health outcomes, and was cost-effective. As the homeless population continues to age, meeting the housing and care needs of older adults in vulnerable conditions is an increasingly urgent national priority. These findings strengthen the evidence demonstrating that permanent supportive housing for older adults experiencing homelessness is a health intervention with strong humanitarian, clinical, and economic justification.