HOPE HOME

Health Outcomes of People Experiencing Homelessness in Older Middle Age (HOPE HOME)

Since 2013, Dr. Margot Kushel has led the Health Outcomes of People Experiencing Homelessness in Older Middle Age (HOPE HOME) project, an NIH-funded longitudinal study involving hundreds of older adults (age 50 and older) experiencing homelessness. 

Based in Oakland, the study includes regular physical and behavioral health exams and qualitative interviews with participants. Because of the study’s longevity and flexibility, it has produced numerous findings related to risk factors for falls, emergency department utilization, and residential patterns for older homeless adults.

The project has secured further funding for an additional five years. 

Multiple articles reference HOPE HOME evidence, and the research acts as the basis of several media reports, including CBS and an in-depth feature in The New York Times.