GRACE Gerontology Symposium 2021 Aging & Homelessness

Oct

2021

9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Cost: Free

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Aging & Homelessness, 2021 GRACE Gerontology Symposium

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Aging & Homelessness

2021 GRACE Gerontology Symposium

Friday, October 15, 2021

Sponsored by the Gerontology Resources and the Aging Community in Education (GRACE) Program

The University of Texas at Austin

Program
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Supporting the Health, Housing, and Social Needs of Older Persons Experiencing Homelessness
Speaker	Sarah Canham, MA, PhD, FGSA, University of Utah
Description	As the number of older adults experiencing homelessness across North America are increasing, there is an urgent need to understand the unique health, housing, and social support needs of this diverse population. Dr. Canham will review current trends in homelessness among older adults, present findings from several community-based participatory research studies that have explored the unique needs of older persons experiencing homelessness, and offer recommendations for supporting older adults.
1:00 - 4:00 PM	Helping Older Adults Experiencing Homelessness in Austin and Beyond
Moderator	Amy Temperley, CEO, Aging is Cool
Panelists	Samantha Campbell, LMSW Family Eldercare, Austin, TX Benjamin Henwood, PhD, LCSW, USC Center for Homelessness Audrey Kuang, MD CommUnityCare Health Center & Dell Medical School, UT Austin Dawn Matchett, LICSW, Hearth Inc, Boston, MA
Description	In this moderated panel discussion, we will learn about how programs in a few different regions of the country are working to increase housing security for older adults. We will learn about policies, initiatives, and practices that support older people, particularly older people of color, those with chronic health conditions, and those with disabilities, accessing and remaining in safe, secure housing.