Transportation Older adults often must give up driving several years before they die, requiring reliance on others to get to appointments, go shopping, visit friends, etc. Their homes should be located near public transportation if they live independently, and routes to stops should be easy to traverse. Alternatively, on demand/dial-a-ride transit service should be available.
Health, Wellness and Medical Needs Older adults require housing accessible to resources that support psychological and physical well-being , with particular proximity to resources that alleviate food insecurity .
Financial Vulnerability Older adults are at risk of financial exploitation and predatory practices that contribute to housing instability.
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