Housing instability, health, and substance use among adults over age 50 living in New York City

Findings suggest that NORC-dwelling does not fully alleviate housing costs or concerns in densely populated, high-cost cities. Specifically for older adults with a history of cannabis use, housing concerns may be an important correlate of substance use. As NORCs continue to integrate a range of health and social services offerings to achieve aging-in-place goals, substance use and financial literacy programs could be useful additions. Broadly, correlations between substance use and housing stress among older adults warrants additional attention.