To Afford Aging in Place, Older Adults Turn to ‘Golden Girls’ Housing
Shirley Jennett, a retired nurse, loves her spacious ranch-style house in Denver, with its big backyard and gazebo. “I want to stay here,” she vowed. “And die here.” She might…
As GOP Cries Fraud, Newsom Backs Medicaid Spending on Housing and Food
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana is taking aim at California’s Medicaid program for providing housing assistance, food, and other social services to high-need, low-income patients who tend…
Legal Support Leads to Safer Housing and Better Health
Mary Morales knows how much her home can affect her health. “When I was 18, I was shot,” she said. “I have seizures, and my right arm is paralyzed.” For…
RURAL RESEARCH BRIEF: USDA’s Section 515 Multifamily Housing Portfolio Continues to Shrink
Some of the highest quality and most affordable rental housing in rural communities was built using the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Section 515 multifamily housing direct loan program. Since the…
Rural Housing: Weaknesses in Data Quality and Use Limit HUD’s Ability to Assess Effectiveness of Service Coordinators
What GAO Found Service coordinators employed by owners or managers of affordable housing link residents to supportive services, such as health care, meals, and transportation. Comprehensive data on service coordinators…
