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Unhoused Population's Palliative Care Needs

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Housing instability complicates end-of-life care for aging unhoused populations

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In 2024 , Colorado saw a 30% increase in the number of people experiencing homelessness from the year before .

Research estimates that one-third of the unhoused population in the U.S. is age 50 or older .

There are few options for palliative and end-of-life care for unhoused people.

Pilar Ingle: Providers suggested more specialized palliative care services that exclusively serve unhoused Coloradans .

Research has found specialized health care in general is more effective and affirming for unhoused individuals than traditional health services.

Another solution is better housing solutions, she says.

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