Episode 25

America’s Hidden Crisis: Why So Many Grandparents Are Homeless

This episode highlights the growing issue of homelessness in america, particularly among the elderly. It touches on the challenges of affordable housing and the difficulties faced by those with low income. We need to raise homelessness awareness and seek homelessness solutions to protect our aging population.

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Time Stamps:


00:00 Unraveling Homelessness in Seniors

02:50 Mary's Story to Homeless

09:02 James's Story to Homeless

15:34 Ruth's Story to Homeless

18:59 Pressures of Rising Retirement Age

22:16 Bridge Housing

25:20 Help & Meeting the Right Person

28:35 Root Causes of Homelessness in Seniors

30:00 What Can We Do?

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Hi, I’m Dr. Isabella Grace, a behavioral neuroscientist, mindset educator, and host of Speaking of This. What started as a “Wait, am I the problem?” moment became a mission, to give voice to the thoughts we bury, the truths we dodge, and the conversations no one else wants to have. Because no matter our age or stage, we’re all still trying to figure it out, and we are more connected than we realize.
This show was born out of a realization: we’re constantly bombarded with trending stories, viral moments, and loud opinions, but what we’re not getting is clarity. We’re not being encouraged to slow down, reflect, or question what’s really going on beneath the surface of these narratives, and that’s where I come in.

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