News
USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology receives $750,000 federal aging in place grant
The Administration for Community Living (ACL)’s Administration on Aging awarded the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology $750,000 — $250,000 per year over three years — to improve access to and services for various older adult populations, including tribal, rural and low-income communities.
How to transform homes and communities to support healthy aging
The 2018 Morton Kesten Summit brought together experts in the field of gerontology to discuss making environments more age-friendly.
Student designers make everyday items and spaces safer and easier to use for all
The Morton Kesten Universal Design Competition recognizes extraordinary designs for products and spaces that make life easier for everyone, including older or disabled individuals.
Other Lab News
- 8 adjustments to make at home to help prevent trips and falls (USA Today, Reviewed)by Beth Newcomb on August 9, 2021 at 5:03 pm
USA Today featured Jon Pynoos of the USC Leonard Davis School on adjustments to make at home to help prevent trips and falls. “Ladders in and of themselves are risky. Anything seniors use routinely should be put on special lower shelves. And, they could think about using items that aren’t... The post 8 adjustments to make at home to help prevent trips and falls (USA Today, Reviewed) appeared first on USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology.
- USC Leonard Davis School faculty, postdoctoral and student researchers present at GSA 2019by USC Leonard Davis Communications on November 11, 2019 at 11:41 pm
The 2019 GSA Annual Scientific Meeting will feature symposia, posters and papers led by USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology faculty, postdoctoral and student researchers. The post USC Leonard Davis School faculty, postdoctoral and student researchers present at GSA 2019 appeared first on USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology.
- How to Find an Apartment as a Senior (U.S. News & World Report)by USC Leonard Davis Communications on August 22, 2019 at 12:23 am
U.S. News & World Report quoted Jon Pynoos of the USC Leonard Davis School on how to find an apartment to rent as a senior citizen. The post How to Find an Apartment as a Senior (U.S. News & World Report) appeared first on USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology.
Homemod News
- USC and Rebuilding Together Continue Partnershipby Erwin Recinos on June 17, 2024 at 11:54 pm
Read how essential home repairs are being provided to Los Angeles residents thanks to a partnership between the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology Fall Prevention Center of Excellence, community agencies, and Rebuilding Together of the City of Angels. https://gero.usc.edu/2022/02/22/usc-gerontology-rebuilding-together/ The post USC and Rebuilding Together Continue Partnership appeared first on homemods.org / NRCSHHM.
- New Home Modification Toolkit with Resource Sharing Featureby Homemods Team on January 18, 2023 at 3:40 pm
The Fall Prevention Center of Excellence is excited to launch its new Home Modification Toolkit developed as part of a project funded by the Administration for Community Living (ACL) to promote aging in place by enhancing access to home modification. Created with findings from research conducted with the Aging Network’s State Units on Aging, Area... The post New Home Modification Toolkit with Resource Sharing Feature appeared first on homemods.org / NRCSHHM.
- Webinar: Addressing Housing Accessibility through Cross-Sector Partnerships: A Closer Look at Home Modification Collaborations at Workby Homemods Team on June 2, 2022 at 7:41 pm
Join the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology as we present in this webinar to promote collaborations for home modification service delivery. Thursday, June 9 | 2:00 – 3:00 pm ETRegister for the webinar. The post Webinar: Addressing Housing Accessibility through Cross-Sector Partnerships: A Closer Look at Home Modification Collaborations at Work appeared first on homemods.org / NRCSHHM.
- Home Modification Needs of Native American Eldersby Homemods Team on September 1, 2021 at 10:20 pm
USC and n4a collaborated on a survey of 276 local programs serving Native American elders across the United States. The purpose was to identify the home modification needs of this diverse population, the challenges of the housing stock, and strategies used by local providers to ensure supportive home environments. This August 2021 Data Brief summarizes... The post Home Modification Needs of Native American Elders appeared first on homemods.org / NRCSHHM.
- New USC Publication Outlines Home Modification Funding Options for Statesby Homemods Team on September 1, 2021 at 10:15 pm
As part of the Administration for Community Living-funded project, Promoting Aging in Place by Enhancing Access to Home Modifications, the University of Southern California Leonard Davis School of Gerontology and ADvancing States created a Technical Assistance Brief outlining the various funding sources State Units on Aging and other state agencies might consider in implementing home... The post New USC Publication Outlines Home Modification Funding Options for States appeared first on homemods.org / NRCSHHM.