Housing crisis for older people 'unfolding in front of our eyes'

Professor Rose Anne Kenny said patients have told her, 'I can’t once I retire afford my rent and I’ll have to leave my community.' File picture: Julien Behal

A housing crisis for older people is “unfolding in front of our eyes” as home ownership levels drop and rental costs rise out of reach for anyone relying on pensions, advocates and doctors have warned. 

Housing is a problem for about one in three people seeking help from the charity Alone, while Age Action warned that the crisis is growing.