The Adelphi University 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—and the skills—necessary to address the unique healthcare needs of older adults. The funding will support the College of Nursing and Public Health’s 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’ 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’s support will facilitate upgrades to Adelphi’s simulation lab equipment, including the acquisition of the Nursing Anne Geriatric Simulator, as well as faculty training, curriculum development and program evaluation. Adelphi’s Clinical Education and Simulation Lab (CESiL) was recently accredited in the area of Teaching/Education through the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH).
“Older adults often present with complex health conditions, multiple medications and unique psychosocial needs that require specialized knowledge and skills,” said Anthony Egan, director of CESil. “By 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.”
New Manhattan Center Program Joins Breadth of Adelphi’s 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’s urgent need for qualified healthcare providers for an aging population.
“This Aging in America grant arrives at a critical juncture—with 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 ’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.”
The Adelphi University College of Nursing and Public Health offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees, advanced certificates and doctoral programs in adult gerontology primary care. Learn more about all the nursing and public health programs at Adelphi.