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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… Continue Reading 8 adjustments to make at home to help prevent trips and falls (USA Today, Reviewed) 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. Continue Reading USC Leonard Davis School faculty, postdoctoral and student researchers present at GSA 2019 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
- Webinar on Sustaining Partnerships for Home Accessibility – Register Now!by Bradford Barnes on July 28, 2023 at 5:45 pm
Join the Housing and Services Resource Center (HSRC) to explore how cross-sector partnerships can help to sustain services and programs that support accessible and stable housing for older adults and people with disabilities. The webinar, Expanding Home Accessibility Services: Strategies for Sustaining Cross-Sector Collaborations, will be held on Thursday, November 16, 2023 from 2:00-3:00 PM... The post Webinar on Sustaining Partnerships for Home Accessibility – Register Now! appeared first on homemods.org / NRCSHHM.
- New Home Modification Toolkit with Resource Sharing Featureby Bradford Barnes 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.
- Home Modification Education and Support (HOMES) Training Program for the Disability and Aging Networks by Bradford Barnes on July 1, 2022 at 7:02 pm
Home Modification Education and Support (HOMES) Training Program for the Disability and Aging Networks July 11: Deadline to Apply July 15: All Applicants Notified of Status July 19–Aug. 30, 2022: Training The Housing and Services Resource Center invites you to apply for the online HOMES Training Program – free to professionals from disability and aging... The post Home Modification Education and Support (HOMES) Training Program for the Disability and Aging Networks appeared first on homemods.org / NRCSHHM.
- Webinar: Addressing Housing Accessibility through Cross-Sector Partnerships: A Closer Look at Home Modification Collaborations at Workby Bradford Barnes 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 Bradford Barnes 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.