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Aging in America Awards Adelphi University $54K Grant to Enhance Gerontology Education

Garden City, NY (11/05/2025) — Adelphi University's College of Nursing and Public Health has received a $54,000 grant from Aging in America Inc. (AIA) to bolster the University's gerontology education program and initiatives. This funding will help equip undergraduate and graduate students with the resources-and the skills-necessary to address the unique healthcare needs of older adults.

The AIA grant 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 in Long Island and New York City.

Programs to Support Older Adults and Their Caregivers

AIA, a Valhalla, New York-based, non-profit organization, is dedicated to assisting individuals, families and caregivers, focuses on enabling older adults to live, work, 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 Adelphi's Clinical Education and Simulation Lab. "By including geriatric scenarios and simulation mannequins 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, Adelphi's College of Nursing and Public Health with 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 gerontology education and addressing the region's urgent need for qualified healthcare providers.

"This Aging in America grant arrives at a critical juncture - with one in six people globally over 60 by 2030, and the 85+ population in the U.S. set to double by 2040, we face an unprecedented demographic shift," said Deborah Hunt, PhD, dean of Adelphi's 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. We thank and recognize Aging in America for awarding the College of Nursing and Public Health (CNPH) this generous grant."

Adelphi's College of Nursing and Public Health offers bachelor's, master's, advanced certificate and doctoral programs in adult gerontology primary care. Learn more about the nursing and public health programs at Adelphi.

About Adelphi: A modern metropolitan university with a personalized approach to higher learning

Adelphi University, New York, is a highly awarded, nationally ranked, powerfully connected doctoral research university dedicated to transforming students' lives through small classes with world-class faculty, hands-on learning and innovative ways to support academic and career success. U.S. News & World Report named Adelphi a 2025 Best College, Best Value College, and Top Performer in Social Mobility. In addition, U.S. News & World Report, Forbes and the Wall Street Journal/ America's Top Colleges all ranked Adelphi the top private university on Long Island.

Adelphi serves more than 7,600 students at its beautiful main campus in Garden City, New York-just 23 miles from New York City's cultural and internship opportunities-and at dynamic learning hubs in Manhattan, the Hudson Valley and Suffolk County, as well as online.

More than 121,000 Adelphi graduates have gained the skills to thrive professionally as active, engaged citizens, making their mark on the University, their communities and the world.

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Adelphi University's College of Nursing and Public Health has received a $54,000 grant from Aging in America Inc. (AIA) to bolster the University’s gerontology education program and initiatives.

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