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Jane Hanna Anderson fondly recalls living in Belmont’s Twin Pines Park, describing it as “a treasure hidden in the middle of the city,” where she enjoyed peaceful moments surrounded by serene deer and starry nights.
“Being in the park was a lot of fun. I just choose to see the positive things instead of the negative things,” Anderson said.
But the harsh realities of homelessness — scorching days, freezing nights and the unrelenting search for food — eventually took a toll on her well-being. “My health has really been compromised,” she added.
Anderson is 72 years old.
She is part of a growing number of older adults who find themselves homeless at an age when many of their peers are enjoying retirement.
Anderson became homeless after the death of her disabled son. Today, she resides at the County’s Navigation Center.
With a roof over her head and meals provided in the dining hall, she can focus on her health.
She’s also planning a dental implant procedure. “I can’t eat,” she explained, “and I used to have a pretty smile.” Meanwhile, case managers and counselors are working to secure her long-term housing.
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