The heartbreaking story of a 95-year-old man living in a British Columbia hospital after being evicted from his independent living residence due to running out of rent money sheds light on the urgent need for more subsidized housing for the elderly in the province. James Cullina, who spent his life savings and took out $25,000 in loans to pay for housing at Sunnyside Manor, was left with no options after being told he had to leave. Despite staying briefly with a member of his church, he ultimately ended up at Peace Arch Hospital, where he has been for the past five days. This situation highlights the struggles that many seniors face in finding affordable living arrangements, and serves as a reminder of the importance of ensuring that our elderly population has access to suitable housing options.
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Video “95-year-old living in BC emergency room after running out of rent money at seniors residence” was uploaded on 10/08/2024 to Youtube Channel Global News