By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Alberta Native News (ANNews) – Indigenous seniors in Edmonton are facing increasing barriers to safe, affordable, and culturally appropriate housing as demand continues to rise and available supports struggle to keep pace. Deborah Rose, Executive Director of the Edmonton Aboriginal Seniors Centre (EASC), says the situation has reached a critical point. “We struggle with finding them safe and appropriate housing that they can afford,” Rose said. “There’s a lot of conversation around affordable housing and homelessness, but for seniors it becomes especially significant.” She says even when housing exists, it is often not suitable for Elders with complex needs. “There’s housing popping up, but it’s not always safe,” she said. “Some areas are challenging, and seniors are being pushed back or unable to…
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