In the past two months, 11 seniors have come to the Northumberland Help Centre because they are facing homelessness. One of them is a 90-year old woman.
In this interview, you will hear her story. Kim Lauder, executive director of the Help Centre, said there was a 15 percent increase in the number of elderly people seeking assistance as they face the possibility of becoming homeless.
She said the situation in the county is a crisis.
In this interview, Lauder discussed the diverse reasons why seniors become homeless, including financial difficulties, lack of family support, and challenges accessing benefits, while highlighting the importance of creative solutions and collaboration among stakeholders.
The show:
The full interview with bonus material:
Originally aired: January 16, 2026
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