title: Cognitive impairments and the prevention of homelessness: research and practice review.
abstract: Cognitive impairments can increase significantly a person's level of risk for becoming or remaining homeless. Five topics are explored that address these impairments in preventing homelessness: (1) the nature and estimated prevalence of cognitive impairments among people who are homeless, especially those with vulnerabilities like mental illness or substance abuse; (2) the multiple origins of these impairments; (3) how these impairments impact services for people at risk for homelessness; (4) good practice approaches to handling cognitive impairments in homeless shelters, supported housing programs, and other service systems for people at risk for homelessness; and, (5) important research and practice issues requiring further action.
authors.affiliation: Human Interaction Research Institute, 5435 Balboa Boulevard, Suite 115, Encino, CA 91316, USA. hirila@aol.com
authors.forename: Thomas Earl
authors.initials: TE
authors.lastname: Backer
authors.forename: Elizabeth A
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Howard
mesh_terms: D003072:Cognition Disorders / Q000517:prevention & control*; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006703:Ill-Housed Persons / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D012106:Research; D014481:United States