A dramatic increase in the number of homeless seniors nationwide is overwhelming services for unhoused people. Older Montanans especially are struggling because housing costs have skyrocketed.

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For homeless seniors, getting into stable housing takes a village — and a lot of luck

Over two years ago, Kim Hilton and his partner walked out of their home for the final time. The house had sold, and the new landlord raised the rent.

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COLUMBIA FALLS — Over two years ago, Kim Hilton and his partner walked out of their home for the final time. The house had sold, and the new landlord raised the rent. 
			
				
					 
						This story also appeared in KFF Health News They couldn’t afford it. Their Social Security payments couldn’t cover the cost of any apartments in northwestern Montana’s Flathead Valley.Hilton’s partner was able to move into her daughter’s studio apartment. The…

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For Montana's homeless seniors, getting stable housing takes a village

Over two years ago, Kim Hilton and his partner walked out of their home for the final time. The house had sold, and the new landlord raised the rent.They couldnt afford it. Their Social Security payments couldnt cover the cost of any apartments in northwestern Montanas Flathead Valley.Hiltons partner was able to move into her daughters studio apartment. There wasnt enough space for Hilton, so they reluctantly split up.At 68 years old, he moved i…

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For homeless seniors, getting into stable housing takes a village - and a lot of luck

COLUMBIA FALLS, Mont. — Over two years ago, Kim Hilton and his partner walked out of their home for the final time. The house had sold, and the new landlord raised the rent. They couldn’t afford it. Their Social Security payments couldn’t cover the cost of any apartments in northwestern Montana’s Flathead Valley. Hilton’s partner was able to move into her daughter’s studio apartment. There wasn’t enough space for Hilton, so they reluctantly spli…

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For Homeless Seniors, Getting Into Stable Housing Takes a Village — And a Lot of Luck

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