The 91吃瓜网 College of Nursing and Public Health has received a $54,000 grant from Aging in America (AIA) Inc. to bolster the University's gerontology education program and initiatives.
The AIA grant will help equip undergraduate and graduate students with the resources鈥攁nd the skills鈥攏ecessary to address the unique healthcare needs of older adults. The funding will support the College of Nursing and Public Health鈥檚 development of simulation-based learning scenarios, integration of gerontology content across the curriculum, and provision of targeted scholarships. These efforts are poised to enhance students鈥� competencies in geriatric care, encouraging more graduates to pursue careers in aging services and ultimately improving health outcomes for older populations on Long Island and in New York City.
Programs to Support Older Adults and Their Caregivers
AIA, a Valhalla, New York-based, nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting individuals, families and caregivers, focuses on enabling older adults to live and work in and remain vital members of their communities. The organization鈥檚 support will facilitate upgrades to Adelphi鈥檚 simulation lab equipment, including the acquisition of the Nursing Anne Geriatric Simulator, as well as faculty training, curriculum development and program evaluation. Adelphi鈥檚 Clinical Education and Simulation Lab (CESiL) was recently accredited in the area of Teaching/Education through the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH).
鈥淥lder adults often present with complex health conditions, multiple medications and unique psychosocial needs that require specialized knowledge and skills,鈥� said Anthony Egan, director of CESil. 鈥淏y including geriatric scenarios and simulation manikins that realistically portray older adults, students can practice assessing, communicating with and caring for elderly patients in a safe and controlled environment.鈥�
New Manhattan Center Program Joins Breadth of Adelphi鈥檚 Nursing Degrees
Starting in Summer 2026, the College of Nursing and Public Health also plans to expand its offerings by providing the accelerated undergraduate nursing program at the new Adelphi Manhattan Center located at 529 Fifth Avenue in New York City, further extending its commitment to nursing education and addressing the region鈥檚 urgent need for qualified healthcare providers for an aging population.
鈥淭his Aging in America grant arrives at a critical juncture鈥攚ith one in six people globally over 60 by 2030, and the 85-plus population in the U.S. set to double by 2040, we face an unprecedented demographic shift,” said Deborah Hunt, PhD 鈥�12, dean of the College of Nursing and Public Health. “This funding is an essential investment that allows us to proactively equip our future nurses with specialized geriatric training.鈥�
The 91吃瓜网 College of Nursing and Public Health offers bachelor鈥檚 and master鈥檚 degrees, advanced certificates and doctoral programs in adult gerontology primary care. Learn more about all the nursing and public health programs at Adelphi.