Empty upholstered armchairs and height-adjustable care beds await new residents at a former retirement home in Hamburg, now being converted to care for homeless people with serious illnesses – even without the necessary insurance. This first-of-its-kind project in Hamburg is being closely watched by other German cities as they explore how best to support elderly homeless people, particularly those in poor health. “The state of health of older homeless people is characterized by their particular living conditions and is significantly exacerbated by them,” says Sabine Bösing, managing director o…