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The Gerontologist, Vol 33, Issue 3 396-402, Copyright © 1993 by The Gerontological Society of America


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When a house is not a home: exploring the meaning of shelter among chronically homeless older men

CJ Elias and TS Inui
Population Council, New York, NY 10017.

This study explored the world of 35 chronically homeless older men in downtown Seattle, with special attention to their experience of shelter and its effect on health-seeking behavior. We found that their experience of shelter is intertwined with their perceptions of self and use of alcohol. For many, the public shelter provides safety, support, community, and an opportunity to regain sobriety--attributes of shelter often unattainable in single-room occupancy hotels--but only temporarily.


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