Myths About Homelessness Sample Clauses

Myths About Homelessness. There are many misconceptions associated with homelessness in general and the individuals who experience it. Homelessness is something that can happen to any individual regardless of age, race, or socioeconomic status. Unexpected events such as employment changes, emergency medical care, or family instability can drastically alter an individual’s financial status. For example, one can consider the impact of cancer, the 23 “‘A Pileup of Inequities’: Why People of Color Are Hit Hardest by Homelessness.” Accessed August 2, 2020. xxxxx://xxx.xxx/2FKzGGt. 24 National Alliance to End Homelessness. “Racial Inequality.” 25 Economic Policy Institute. “50 Years after the Xxxxxx Commission: African Americans Are Better off in Many Ways but Are Still Disadvantaged by Racial Inequality.” Accessed July 20, 2020. xxxxx://xxx.xxx.xxx/publication/50-years-after-the-xxxxxx-commission/. 26 National Alliance to End Homelessness. “Racial Inequalities in Homelessness, by the Numbers.” Accessed July 20, 2020. xxxxx://xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx/resource/racial-inequalities-homelessness- numbers/. second leading cause of death in Americans in 2017.27 For individuals who are diagnosed with cancer and require treatment, medical bills can become overwhelming. In 2012, eleven of the twelve Food and Drug Administration approved cancer drugs were priced at over $100,000 per year.28 While insurance may cover some or most of this cost, the resulting xxxx may still exceed what an individual is able to pay. A 2019 study reported that about 530,000 cases of United States bankruptcy were filed due to medical reasons.29 George30 was a man nearing 70 years old who had spent over a decade of his life living without shelter. He had built an encampment for himself but was becoming too physically frail to manage living on his own. When he detailed to me the experiences that resulted in his homelessness, they sounded both shocking and all too common. George’s mother had become ill when he was nearing retirement age; he had been his mother’s caretaker and spent his savings on treatments and procedures to prolong her life. During that period, he had lost his job and could not find other work due to the time he was committing to his mother’s care and the state of the job market. After his mother passed away, Xxxxxx had spent all of his saving on care, did not have a job, had excessive medical debt, and was forced to file for bankruptcy. 27 “FastStats,” February 7, 2020. xxxxx://xxx.xxx.xxx/nchs/fastats/leadin...
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