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Roundtable #1: SENIORS AT RISK
Post-pandemic housing crisis in Southern Passaic County
More than 20 million older adults in the U.S. are living in or near poverty.
As the pandemic intensified the economic conditions that already make it hard for seniors to age with comfort and dignity, we can track the emerging crisis by looking at the housing market. Seniors are becoming increasingly priced out of their homes or left unable to make basic repairs and modifications to make their space more livable. This economic uncertainty puts a greater number of seniors at risk of chronic health issues that can compromise quality of life or lead to premature death.
As the pandemic intensified the economic conditions that already make it hard for seniors to age with comfort and dignity, we can track the emerging crisis by looking at the housing market. Seniors are becoming increasingly priced out of their homes or left unable to make basic repairs and modifications to make their space more livable. This economic uncertainty puts a greater number of seniors at risk of chronic health issues that can compromise quality of life or lead to premature death.
Roundtable discussion took place Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023 at 10 a.m.
PANELISTS
Each member of our panel is taking a different approach to address health inequities among seniors living in Passaic County.
Scott Millard, CEO, Paterson Habitat for Humanity
Scott is a former pastor with the Bethlehem Evangelical Free Church of Randolph and has founded and worked witH non-profits like Connor’s House and Habitat for Humanity in Paterson.
Kenneth M. Morris, Vice President of External Affairs, St. Joseph’s Health
During his 42-year tenure at St. Joseph’s, Ken has designed programs to improve access to healthcare for the poor and disenfranchised and residents throughout Passaic County.
Elizabeth Davis, Founder/Executive Director, Geriatric Services, Inc, and CEO, Bright Side Family Senior Housing & Supportive Care
Elizabeth is the founder and executive director of Geriatric Services, Inc., a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide affordable housing and support services to older adults.
Cassondra Warney, Senior Program Manager, Corporation for Supportive Housing.
Cassondra is a strategy and partnerships professional with nearly 10 years in nonprofit consulting.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Roundtable #2: Medicaid Unwinding
Risk of lost healthcare coverage as COVID-related expansion of Medicaid comes to an end
More than 230,000 NJ residents are at risk of losing their healthcare coverage this year as the COVID-related expansion of Medicaid comes to an end. What does that mean for beneficiaries and service providers?
Register today for this unique opportunity to get answers to your most pressing questions from industry experts and engage with others who are preparing for Medicaid unwinding and recertification.
Register today for this unique opportunity to get answers to your most pressing questions from industry experts and engage with others who are preparing for Medicaid unwinding and recertification.
