Las Vegas man overcomes homelessness, part of growing ‘gray wave’ trend

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Bobby Wheeler, a Las Vegas resident, is making strides to rebuild his life after experiencing homelessness for the first time.

Wheeler, who was evicted for reasons he still does not understand, has been staying at the Las Vegas Rescue Mission for the past few months. Despite the challenges, Wheeler remains optimistic. “I feel great. I’m ready to tackle the world now,” he said.

Wheeler is part of a demographic known as the “gray wave,” which refers to the increasing number of individuals aged 55 to 64 experiencing homelessness…

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