Generational Divide: Rising Baby Boomer Homelessness Meets Millennial Indifference

Baby Boomer homelessness rates are on the rise, with elderly Boomers becoming the fastest-growing group among homeless people since the Great Depression. Factors such as the lingering impacts of the Great Recession, America's housing crisis, inflation, and wage stagnation have contributed to this crisis. Many Millennials and Gen Z'ers, who have faced their own economic struggles, feel little sympathy for the Boomers, citing their voting patterns and policies as contributing factors to the current situation. However, some acknowledge the need for empathy and hope for collective action in the upcoming elections to address the issue.