A Nova Scotia senior who’s being evicted from his apartment at the end of the month says the added stress is impacting his health.
Andersen, who has cancer, diabetes and heart issues, said it’s hard to focus on his health when he also has to worry about moving in the midst of a historic housing crisis.“I do have concerns about all this going on because that’s just one more worry,” he said.“It’s terrible stress. I don’t know anybody that wouldn’t be stressed. Ten years ago looking for an apartment, no problem, you’d be into one in a month. Now, people just can’t find a place to live.
“Remember, most seniors are on fixed income, and it doesn’t matter which level of fixed income it is, whether it’s high or low,” VanGorder said. “If it’s fixed, then that kind of increase — an increase of $500 a month — is impossible for most people.”He said the pressures and stresses of moving can take a huge toll on seniors mentally and physically.
Source: Healthcare Press (healthcarepress.net)
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