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SUMMARY:ILCA Workshop: Housing Needs of Older Adults: homelessness\, housing stabilization\, continuum of housing & care\, and retirement communities
DESCRIPTION:AN ONLINE WORKSHOP FOR HEALTHCARE & OTHER PROFESSIONALS\nWhen: Monday\, March 9 – Sunday\, April 5\, 2026 (4 weeks) ONLINE weekly at your discretion\nCost:    $240 (Students $120)  \nThe housing challenges and needs of older adults can often be complex\, depending on socioeconomic status\, physical and mental health conditions\, available supports\, and life history. This workshop is designed to help participants become familiar with the range of housing options available to older adults with diverse needs. This includes information that will help professionals and caregivers to assess housing needs and assist older adults in exploring housing options and using strategies to mitigate housing instability. The workshop will provide an overview of a variety of housing types and arrangements and present concepts to guide human service professionals in situating housing within the larger paradigm of age-friendly communities and services. Topics include homelessness among older adults\, housing stabilization\, continuum of housing and care and retirement communities – Role of social work and other health professions. \nWeek 1 – Topic:   Homelessness among older adults \n\nBiopsychosocial needs of older homeless populations\nHousing First model and older adults\nSuitability of homeless shelters for older adults\nPalliative care for homeless people\n\nWeek 2 – Topic: Housing stabilization \n\nSupportive housing\, including dementia-friendly housing\nHow housing subsidies interact with old age benefits\nOlder tenants’ vulnerability\, e.g.\, housing unit takeovers\nHousing mediation with landlords and older adult tenants\nEviction prevention for older adults (e.g.\, voluntary trusteeship\, addressing hoarding)\n\nWeek 3 – Topic: Continuum of housing and care \n\nIntergenerational housing\nAging in place\, Home First\nAssisted living and independent living\nLong-term care and home care\n\nWeek 4 – Topic: Retirement communities – Role of social work and other health professions \n\nNaturally Occurring Retirement Communities\nRetirement villages – programs\, rights\nCommunity gardens in older adults’ residences\nUniversal design principles\, accessibility and building suitability for older adults\nRole of health professionals in contributing to age-friendly cities\n\nInstructor: Helen Rose Lam\nHelen Rose is a policy analyst who holds a Master’s of Social Work from the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work at the University of Toronto\, with a specialization in gerontology. She is also registered with the Ontario College of Social Work and Social Service Workers. Additionally\, she has a Master of Public Policy & Administration from Carleton University. Her professional background is characterized by a multifaceted experience in the field of housing\, ranging from direct practice to policy research. In addition to her role as a policy analyst\, she works as a residential support worker at a transitional housing organization in Ottawa and is involved in some senior living residences as a group facilitator. \nVisit the ILCA workshop website for registration information.
URL:https://socialwork.utoronto.ca/event/ilca-workshop-integrating-emotion-focused-therapy-principles-and-interventions-in-working-with-older-adults-2/
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