Social isolation is a significant challenge for older adults living in publicly assisted homes. How are service providers modifying their programming to maintain social connections for older adults during the pandemic?
Register for PAHRC's upcoming webinar, Boosting Social Connections for Older Adults During COVID, on Thursday, May 27 from 1-2:30 p.m. ET, to learn about the challenges older adults living in publicly supported homes face and how housing providers help meet these needs.
CLPHA Director of Cross-Sector Initiatives Abra Lyons-Warren will participate in the webinar panel and Q& A session with LaToya McCrea, Director of Community, Economic and Development of CLPHA member PHA Elm City Communities, and representatives from PAHRC and Stewards of Affordable Housing for the Future (SAHF).
Topics discussed during this webinar will include:
- Current demographic landscape of older adults above 62 living in federally assisted housing properties
- Unique needs of older adults living in federally assisted homes and how they may differ from other low-income older adults
- Ways that federally assisted housing providers and their partners can improve social connectivity for older adults
- Examples of how housing agencies are adapting their services to reduce social isolation during the pandemic as public health guidance changes
Questions? Contact Kelly McElwain at kmcelwain@housingcenter.com.