Older Americans Month: Communities of Strength by Jo Miller In tough times, communities find strength in people, and people find strength in their communities. In the past year, we’ve seen this repeatedly in our communities as friends,… More
March 3rd, 2021
Healthy Housing Solutions and NCHH to Evaluate Older Adult Homes Modification Program for PD&R
Healthy Housing Solutions and NCHH to Evaluate Older Adult Homes Modification Program for PD&R Media Contact: Christopher Bloom, cbloom@nchh.org; 443.539.4154 COLUMBIA, MD (March 3, 2021) – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of Policy… More
March 3rd, 2021
HUD Issues Funding Opportunity for Older Adult Homes Modification Grant Program
HUD Issues Funding Opportunity for Older Adult Homes Modification Grant Program WASHINGTON, DC (March 3, 2021) – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes (OLHCHH) has… More
May 19th, 2020
Fall Prevention Is Always Essential
A Reminder While Sheltering at Home Fall Prevention Is Always Essential by Jill Breysse Each year, millions of older people—those 65 and older—fall.In fact, more than one out of four older people falls each year.1 One out of… More
August 6th, 2019
Can Energy Efficiency Programs Help Expand the Public Health Workforce?
Can Energy Efficiency Programs Help Expand the Public Health Workforce? by Ellen Tohn Some things just get personal. My dad died after falling in our home, and my father-in-law tripped in his house, resulting in a broken… More
January 28th, 2019
Safety’s No Accident: Prevent Falls in Your Home
Safety’s No Accident: Prevent Falls in Your Home by Jill Breysse Mayo Clinic rendering of a pulmonary embolism. A dear friend of mine turned 71 this month; unfortunately, she spent her birthday in the hospital. After a recent… More
May 18th, 2017
Helping Older Adults to Age Gracefully in Place
Helping Older Adults to Age Gracefully in Place by Jill Breysse When my mom was in her early seventies, her health began to decline. It seemed like she had appointments with different specialists every other day: endocrinologist,… More
October 31st, 2016
Innovative SASH Program Earns Prestigious Award from Archstone Foundation and APHA
The award celebrates best practices models in the field of aging and health Media Contact: Michelle Harvey, 443.539.4166, mharvey@nchh.org Denver, CO (October 31, 2016)—The Aging and Public Health Section of the American Public Health Association (APHA) and… More
July 14th, 2015
Green Renovation and Senior Living – Three Years of Healthier, Happier Residents
Green Renovation and Senior Living – Three Years of Healthier, Happier Residents by Jill Breysse Photo of Orness Plaza atrium pre-renovation courtesy of Blumentals/Architecture, Inc. Three recent articles illustrate how innovative green building practices and amenities help ensure… More