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Webinar Housing Supports for Older Adults Experiencing Homelessness

Date: Apr 19 2023 | 2 - 3:30pm (EST)

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Recording of Webinar

Description

People experiencing homelessness disproportionately experience a high burden of chronic illness, substance use disorders, and mental illness which hasten the onset of conditions associated with aging. Shelter systems struggle to meet the needs of older unhoused adults and existing housing systems are not designed to support individuals who need assistance with activities of daily living or experience cognitive impairment. Existing community resources for seniors often have age limits that exclude those that could otherwise benefit based on functional need. The lack of adequate shelter, housing, and supportive services results in continued homelessness, and individuals often cycle through services that are not equipped to address their needs. This webinar will present an overview of factors impacting older adults experiencing homelessness and share strategies to support their housing needs. 

  • Live ASL interpretation and captioning is provided
  • No CEUs are provided
  • Webinar recordings include human captioning in English and Spanish
Link to webinar evaluation and Certificate of Participation

Resource Downloads

  • Webinar Slides English Version (PDF)
  • Webinar Slides for Notetaking English Version (PDF)

Webinar Speakers

  • Sarah Canham, MA, PhD, FGSA

    Associate Director, Health Interprofessional Education Program, University of Utah

  • Shireen McSpadden

    Executive Director, San Francisco Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing

  • Katelyn Taubman

    Associate Manager, Client Care/SUD Counselor, Illumination Foundation

  • Caitlin Synovec, OTD, OTR/L, BCMH

    Senior Medical Respite Manager, National Health Care for the Homeless Council

  • Kevonya R. Elzia, MA, BS, RN

    Director, National Health Care for the Homeless Council

  • Dr. Courtney Pladsen, DNP, FNP-BC, RN

    Director of Clinical and Quality Improvement, National Health Care for the Homeless Council

Classification

Focus
Age: Adults, Seniors
Topic
Mental Health: Serious Mental Illness; Co-occurring Disorders; Supportive Services: Mainstream benefits, Disability benefits, Peer Services / Supports; Integrated Care
Language
English; Spanish

Online Registration

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The Homeless and Housing Resource Center is a program developed under grant 1H79SM083003-01 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Interviews, policies, and opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of SAMHSA or HHS.

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