Risk factors and circumstances associated with homelessness in older adults: a scoping review of quantitative and qualitative studies

Abstract Background and Objectives: Circumstances more common with aging may challenge the ability for older adults to maintain appropriate housing. The objective of this scoping review was to identify the risk factors and conditions associated with homelessness in older adults. Research Design and Methods: We searched OVID, CINAHL, Embase, PsycINFO, CENTRAL, and Social Work Abstracts from inception to February 2023. We included studies of older adults (defined as 50 years of age or older) or completed subgroup analyses accounting for