Jon Pynoos
American gerontologist
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| Intro | American gerontologist | |||
| Places | United States of America | |||
| is | Gerontologist | |||
| Work field | Biology | |||
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| Birth | 3 June 1942 | |||
| Age | 82 years | |||
| Star sign | Gemini | |||
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Biography
Dr. Jon Pynoos is the UPS Foundation Professor at the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology. He is the author of six books and numerous articles 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. He is a founding member of the National Home Modification Action Coalition.
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.