Recognise that older people are a source of wisdom and thus should be practically engaged in developing solutions. Action research on the long‐lasting solution for homeless older people and disadvantaged elders in general is recommended to set solutions in line with the perspective of elders.
Providing basic supports geared towards older adults' social protection, health, housing and other social service needs must be viewed in a rights‐based framework.
Health extension workers should address the health needs of older adults living on the street. Free and accessible health services should be available to homeless older people.
Though older people rely on various coping methods in response to the challenges of living on the street, government intervention is needed to address their challenges.
Studies are needed to identify the push factors of older people's migration from rural to urban areas.
Since elders migrate from different rural areas of the country, reintegration services should be available to those elders who prefer to return to their rural communities. Working with their biological children and extended family is crucial to solve the problem of those elders for long‐lasting solution.
Recognise that social networks among elders on the street are positive and need support from religious leaders and administrators to ensure the psychosocial well‐being of elders until they are reintegrated and/or receive institutional support.
Efforts to mobilise resources and create strategies for long‐lasting support should include congregate living options for elders who have no biological children or extended family to support them.
Civic associations are important to support elders which need the commitment of the woreda administration by inviting civic associations to prioritise the needs of homeless older adults.
