Factors Associated With Exits From and Returns to Homelessness Among Older Homeless Adults: Results From the HOPE HOME Study

Homelessness is dynamic; some individuals cycle between homelessness and housing. In a longitudinal study of 411 adults aged 50 and older who were homeless at study enrollment, we examined the prevalence of and factors associated with exits from and returns to homelessness. With a median 4 years of follow-up, 80% of participants exited homelessness into housing. Having a permanent rental subsidy was associated with retaining housing. Rental subsidies are an effective means to prevent recurring homelessness among older adults who have recently regained housing after a period of homelessness.