Couldnt these forgotten structures be used as a solution to a problem?
Paul Leon had that thoughtand acted on it.
Well, sort of.
One day a friend brought Leon to a local armory that served as a large homeless shelter.
It serves more individuals every year, including a growing number of older adults.
The foundation has served and made a critical difference in the lives of over 8,000 individuals.
Better still, the Illumination Foundation creates efficiencies for the health care system itself.
In California, individual hospital stays last approximately four days longer than the national average.
Each extra day costs the hospital approximately $3,000 per day of inpatient care.
How do you create a Culture of Health?
Leon is doing his part to spread the word and spark impact elsewhere.
Hes talking to other communities around the country and sharing his creative solution.
Read moreabout the AARP Well-Being Champions.
