A pt. I cared for in ED:
I’m hungry & tired doc. I’ve got no home & eat only what I can find.
G - what about the shelters?
They’re not safe for an old guy like me. Can’t go there.
G - where do u sleep?
Anywhere. I ride the train until I get kicked out then I walk.
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I’m hungry & tired doc. I’ve got no home & eat only what I can find.
G - what about the shelters?
They’re not safe for an old guy like me. Can’t go there.
G - where do u sleep?
Anywhere. I ride the train until I get kicked out then I walk.
1/4
G - our winter is really cold, that’s so hard, I’m sorry
“Ha! You’re telling me. I find giant empty warm buildings all the time but can’t get in. I just need a warm place so I dont freeze. Nothing big. 400sq feet would be great.
I look for work but am told I’m too old.”
2/4
“Ha! You’re telling me. I find giant empty warm buildings all the time but can’t get in. I just need a warm place so I dont freeze. Nothing big. 400sq feet would be great.
I look for work but am told I’m too old.”
2/4
“I’ve got a skilled trade & >20yrs of exp but can’t get work cause they just throw us old guys away.
People think the #homeless are worthless but there’s kindness on the street. Everyone shares the little they have. Everyone just trying to survive.”
3/4
#homelessness
People think the #homeless are worthless but there’s kindness on the street. Everyone shares the little they have. Everyone just trying to survive.”
3/4
#homelessness
We see ever more in #hospital since the pandemic. Instead of improved #affordablehousing in our v. wealthy city, we’ll spend x2-x3 the cost for 1yr rent supplements for an avoidable hospitalization treating illness & starvation then send back to streets.
#housing = #health
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#housing = #health
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