Jon Pynoos

Dr. Jon Pynoos is the UPS Foundation Professor at the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology.[1] He is the author of six books and numerous articles[2] on housing and the elderly. He received his AB Degree at Harvard College in 1964, his MCP at Harvard University in 1971 and his PhD at Harvard in 1974. He has written extensively and advised government and non-profit sectors in how to improve housing and long term care for the elderly. He is on the Public Policy Committee of the American Society of Aging (ASA) and has been a delegate to three White House Conferences on Aging.[3] He is a founding member of the National Home Modification Action Coalition.[4]

Books and articles
  • Linking Housing and Services for Older Adults: Obstacles, Options, and Opportunities
  • Housing the Aged: Design Directives and Policy Considerations
  • Housing Frail Elders: International Policies, Perspectives and Prospects

Honors

He was awarded both Guggenheim and Fulbright Fellowships.[5]

References
  1. Diver-Stamnes, Ann. "Chronologically Gifted: Jon Pynoos on Cross-Generational Relationships". KHSU. Retrieved 13 March 2018.
  2. Care in the Long Term: In Search of Community and Security. 1993. Retrieved 13 March 2018 – via Google Books.
  3. "Jon Pynoos". USC Press Room. Retrieved 13 March 2018.
  4. "Jon Pynoos, PhD". USC Leonard Davis. Retrieved 13 March 2018.
  5. "Jon Pynoos, Ph.D." Stop Falls. Retrieved 13 March 2018.
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