title: Elder homelessness. A community perspective.
abstract: Elder homelessness is an increasing problem in our society. After presenting demographics of elder homelessness, this article discusses successful Boston-based program models. Nurse-directed community solutions are emphasized.
authors.affiliation: Boston University Medical Center Hospital, Massachusetts 02118.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Bissonnette
authors.forename: K H
authors.initials: KH
authors.lastname: Hijjazi
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001900:Boston; D003152:Community Health Nursing / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005260:Female; D005851:Geriatric Nursing / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006703:Ill-Housed Persons / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged