I was going to write about affordable housing for seniors, but there isn’t much, if any, 0n top of that, the city of St. Paul likes to condemn the houses seniors live in and fine them $5000 a year to register their home as vacant. There are no senior discounts when it comes to fines which become a poverty tax. The City of St. Paul can be a cruel place for seniors.
Homelessness among seniors is a growing problem in the United States, with older adults (aged 55 and up) making up a significant portion of the homeless population. About 146,000 older adults were experiencing homelessness in 2023, according to the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO). The trend is expected to continue, with projections suggesting a near tripling of homeless seniors by 2030.
As our population ages, there will be more seniors living and dying on the streets. Look for more people suffering from Alzheimer’s trying to keep the city inspectors at bay. Everyone who is alive today may one day be elderly, homelessness is just one more thing to look forward to.
Housing isn’t just for young people. Everyone deserves housing.