Can Housing and Community Development Really Improve Health Outcomes? Part 3: Healthy People

The third webinar in the four-part series will introduce innovative strategies to keep residents healthy throughout the life-span with a focus on older Americans, individuals with disabilities, and formerly homeless individuals. Presenters will discuss innovative programs that both increase housing stability and improve health outcomes for medically vulnerable populations. Presenters will describe how affordable housing organizations can coordinate with health care partners to strengthen service offerings. Presenters also will introduce evidence-based programs to help older adults’ remain in their homes as they age and manage chronic health conditions. Local examples from affordable housing organizations in Austin and Portland will highlight cross-sector collaboration as a critical piece to increasing access to healthcare, reducing healthcare expenses, and improving the quality of life for residents.

Featured speakers include:

• Kathleen Cain, National Council on Aging
• Chelsea Gilchrist, National Council on Aging
• Kim Keaton, Corporation for Supportive Housing
• Tim Miles, Foundation Communities
• Dan Valliere, REACH Community Development, Inc.

This webinar is open to the public.

Register here or follow the link to our website http://www.neighborworks.org/Community/Health/Webinars