Safeguarding Home Environments: Addressing Environmental Risks for Aging and Disabled Populations in Public Housing
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Environmental risks, such as poor housing conditions and safety hazards, significantly impact the health and quality of life of aging and disabled individuals living in public housing. In this webinar, the National Center for Public Housing (NCHPH) and the National Nurse-Led Care Consortium explored strategies and resources that can help health centers mitigate environmental hazards, ensuring safer home environments to better protect and enhance the well-being of aging and disabled residents in public housing.
Designed for health center clinicians, staff, and others working with residents of public housing, this webinar provided practical insights and collaborative strategies to help health centers and community organizations improve housing conditions for vulnerable populations. Participants learned about common environmental risks, strategies for enhancing home safety, and the importance of partnerships between health centers, housing authorities, and other community stakeholders.