Described is how 281 homeless men aged 50 and over living on skid row were able to procure basic necessities such as money, food, shelter, and health care. These men had and used informal supports to survive. An inability to fulfill their needs was primarily associated with physical health, depression, lack of contacts with institutions and agencies, and stress. These correlates suggested foci for professional intervention.
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Cohen et al. (1988) studied this question.