As more seniors become homeless, shelters try to adapt : Shots
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Key Points:
- The Medically Vulnerable People (MVP) shelter in Sandy, Utah, is a specialized homeless shelter for adults 62 and older, or younger adults with chronic health issues, offering semiprivate rooms with private bathrooms to accommodate mobility and incontinence needs.
- Unlike typical shelters, the MVP shelter provides on-site medical care including emergency medical technicians, weekly visits from primary care doctors and therapists, and physical therapy, addressing the complex health challenges faced by older homeless adults.
- The shelter collaborates with the Fourth Street Clinic to ensure residents maintain their medications and access necessary health services, helping stabilize their conditions and enabling them to pursue benefits and permanent housing.
- Similar senior-focused shelters have been established in other states like Florida, California, and Arizona,
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