Invisible and Ill: three case reports of homelessness in older adults

We describe three homeless older people who presented to an old age psychiatry service. Homeless older adults are likely to have untreated mental and physical health problems and to be invisible to services. To detect and treat them, services need to be flexible.

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Published in:The journal of adult protection 2006-11, Vol.8 (3), p.12-15
Main Authors: Benbow, Susan, Cohen, Paul
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Elderly
Geriatric psychiatry
Health problems
Homeless people
Homelessness
Mental health care
Older adults
Older people
Psychiatry
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Summary:We describe three homeless older people who presented to an old age psychiatry service. Homeless older adults are likely to have untreated mental and physical health problems and to be invisible to services. To detect and treat them, services need to be flexible.
ISSN:1466-8203
2042-8669
DOI:10.1108/14668203200600016