Aug. 22 (UPI) — The U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded $3.7 million to two non-profit organizations and a local housing authority to help low-income seniors stay in their homes by making modifications, HUD announced Thursday.
“Today, we are furthering our commitment to improving the quality of life for older adults of limited means,” said HUD Acting Secretary Adrianne Todman . “These grants provide a critical resource to communities to make low-cost, high impact home repairs tailored to the needs of the residents.”
The modifications are designed to reduce older adults’ risk of falling, increase accessibility, and improve functional abilities in their homes. HUD said the benefits of making homes safer for seniors can have far-reaching positive outcomes.
“There is a strong connection between health and housing,” said Matthew Ammon, director of HUD’s Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes. “It is important that our homes stay safe, healthy, and easy to live in, and this program does that, empowering older adults to age in place with dignity.”…