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By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Alberta Native News (ANNews) \u2013 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. \u201cWe struggle with finding them safe and appropriate housing that they can afford,\u201d Rose said. \u201cThere\u2019s a lot of conversation around affordable housing and homelessness, but for seniors it becomes especially significant.\u201d She says even when housing exists, it is often not suitable for Elders with complex needs. \u201cThere\u2019s housing popping up, but it\u2019s not always safe,\u201d she said. \u201cSome areas are challenging, and seniors are being pushed back or unable to… <\/p>\n

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By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Alberta Native News (ANNews) \u2013 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. \u201cWe struggle with finding them safe and appropriate housing that they can afford,\u201d Rose said. \u201cThere\u2019s a lot of conversation around affordable housing and homelessness, but for seniors it becomes especially significant.\u201d She says even when housing exists, it is often not suitable for Elders with complex needs. \u201cThere\u2019s housing popping up, but it\u2019s not always safe,\u201d she said. \u201cSome areas are challenging, and seniors are being pushed back or unable to... <\/p>\n

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