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Montana Seniors are Struggling Amid Increased Cost of Living
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Montana Seniors are Struggling Amid Increased Cost of Living
Homelessness in Montana is on the rise and one of the fastest growing groups is the one above 60, which is often tied to a fixed income that can't keep up with the rising costs of of living expenses.
The housing affordability crisis, driven in part by the COVID-19 pandemic, and high inflation are chipping away at their fixed incomes.
Homeless shelters say people over age 60 are a growing proportion of their populations in Montana and across the nation
In Montana and across the nation, homeless shelters report the worrisome trend that seniors are a growing proportion of their residents.