named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Resource Library
Curated collection of evidence-based guides and white papers on aging-in-place, neuroprotective nutrition, vision, and environmental design for older adults.
Tech Gifts for Dad
Annual guide highlighting practical, dignity-preserving technology and products for older adults, focused on mobility, hearing, connection, and independence.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Digital Literacy Training and Technology Access 1 activity
- Curating and sharing technology and product recommendations for seniorsCurates and shares technology gift recommendations—including digital photo frames, smart displays, hearing aids, and supportive footwear—to promote connection, safety, independence, and dignity for older adults.
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Industry-Specific Student Scholarships and Competitions 1 activity
- Offering scholarships for students in senior living designOffers two $5,000 annual scholarships for design students focused on senior living design, sponsored by Samuelson Furniture, to support innovation in the field.
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Senior Advocacy and Civic Engagement 1 activity
- Operating as a collective of advocates to improve senior living outcomesFunctions as a collective of advocates focused on improving outcomes for senior living through interdisciplinary collaboration and advocacy efforts.
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Podcast and Radio Production 1 activity
- Producing a podcast series on aging and human connectionProduces a podcast series that brings together thought leaders, designers, researchers, and caregivers to discuss topics related to aging, senior living, and human connection.
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Senior Social & Enrichment Programming 1 activity
- Providing educational programming through membership and live eventsOffers a membership program that provides discounted access to live educational events focused on senior well-being and thriving.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Organizing design professionals to improve senior living environmentsConvenes and organizes senior living design professionals to develop solutions that improve outcomes for seniors, including trauma-informed and autonomy-supporting design.
- Providing information and resources to seniors and senior living developersProvides actionable information and resources to seniors and senior living housing developers across diverse community types and care models to support informed decision-making and improved living conditions.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$78K
Contributions & grants$77K99%
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expenses
Total expenses$51K
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Grants paid out$3K
balance sheet
Total assets$62K
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Net assets$62K
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue -6.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 2
- LAWRENCE CHALFIN — BOARD MEMBER
- RACHEL RANGELOV — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- AARP Partner — Collaborates by incorporating home assessment resources from AARP into educational publications.
- AOTA Partner — Incorporates resources from the American Occupational Therapy Association into aging-in-place assessment materials.
- ASID Partner — Includes home assessment resources from the American Society of Interior Designers in aging-in-place guides.
- Lisa Cini Partner — Contributing expert and author providing guidance on age-friendly technology and product selection
- NAHB Partner — Utilizes home assessment tools from the National Association of Home Builders in aging-in-place resources.
- Parsons School of Design Partner — Academic institution where Aatika Hayat, supported by ALC, is pursuing interior design studies with a focus on senior living environments.
- SAMUELSON FURNITURE Partner — Co-sponsors the ALC Senior Living Design Scholarship.
- Samuelson Furniture Partner — Sponsors the ALC Scholarship Fund for design students in senior living design.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Advocacy Through Engaged Educationmethodology: advocacy-through-engagementBy engaging stakeholders through education and intentional conversation, we reframe perspectives on aging and drive systemic change because dialogue centered on dignity and human connection produces deeper buy-in than top-down messaging.
- Design as Clinical Interventionmethodology: design_as_clinical_interventionBy treating environmental and product design as a frontline health intervention—such as using flooring to support vision or dining services to improve health—we improve wellbeing because the physical environment directly mediates functional independence and emotional regulation in aging populations.
- Human-Centered Design for Agingmethodology: human-centered_design_for_agingBy applying human-centered design that integrates lived experience and systemic insights, we improve senior living outcomes because it prioritizes autonomy, cognitive wellbeing, and social connection in ways that standard models do not.