Veterans Stay Healthy Longer in Housing With Extra Supports. But the Money Could Dry Up.
As California’s population grows older, more people need help aging in place. This is especially true of veterans, a demographic with higher-than-average rates of homelessness. Over two years ago, Swords to Plowshares launched a pilot program offering enhanced services and staffing in subsidized…
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Why Are So Many Older Adults Unhoused, and What Can You Do About It?
Homelessness among older adults is on the rise in California. On Sept. 30, the Public Press moderated a discussion that examined examined why homelessness is increasing among older adults, and how San Franciscans be a part of the solution. The…
Looming Medicaid Cuts Threaten San Francisco’s Safety Net
Experts warn that federal funding reductions would jeopardize in-home support, block access to care and drive more patients to ERs.
Fear and Anxiety Mount Amid Social Security Administration Upheaval
Social Security — one of the most trusted institutions in American life — is facing an upheaval that’s alarming staff and beneficiaries.
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