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elderly  

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  • Over the last several decades, older adults have benefited from general public policies that encourage homeownership and attempt to reduce housing costs. These policies, along with income-related programs such as Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI), have assisted the elderly in improving their housing situation. [Source: The Encyclopedia of Housing; Elderly]

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