For women in their 50s experiencing homelessness, daily life means far more than finding a place to sleep. It means navigating dangerous shelter environments, managing serious health conditions without adequate support, and fighting to maintain dignity in a system that was never designed for them. A new study led by Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) Professor Judith Gonyea puts their experiences at the center.
Giving voice to older homeless women navigating streets and shelters
