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February 1st
Hartford Doctoral Fellows Application Due
Hartford Faculty Scholars Application Due

February 22-24
American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA) Future of Aging Service Conference
Washington, DC

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The number of older people, particularly those over 85, is growing, and they need more assistance to remain active and independent. Well-trained, aging-savvy social workers serve as "navigators" and "expediters," empowering older adults and families to understand and choose among the bewildering array of available health and social services. They also provide counseling and direct services, facilitate family support, and coordinate care delivered through professional systems.

The Geriatric Social Work Initiative (GSWI) is collaborating with social work programs, organizations and other funders around the country to prepare needed, aging-savvy social workers and improve the care and well-being of older adults and their families.

We invite you to join us in this important work.

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What's New

Ripples, the e-newsletter of the Geriatric Social Work Initiative: Fitness and Nutrition Edition - January
Click here for our latest issue.

College of St. Scholastica Institute on Aging and Social Work Applications Due April 1, 2010
Nationally recognized experts Barbara Berkman and Chandra Mehotra in research methodology lead a training institute specifically designed for social work faculty who received their doctoral degree at least three years ago in any area of social work. For more information, please see the full announcement here. Deadline for applications is April 1, 2010. Food, lodging, and travel support will be provided to the 15 applicants selected to participate in the program.

Hartford Faculty Scholars in the News

Dr. Sudershan Pasupuleti, Hartford Faculty Scholar (Cohort IX), was recently interviewed on his groundbreaking research in brain fitness in older adults. This creative research utilizes simulation software to  increase cognitive function. Click here to view the full video on WGTE's website.


sOther News

Hartford Faculty Scholars Attend Policy Leadership Institute
To view information about the 2009 Policy Leadership Insitute, designed to engage participants in the legislative process, please click here.

The Handbook of Social Work in Health and Aging
A publication by Dr. Barbara Berkman: The Handbook of Social Work in Health and Aging. Click here to order a copy.

"Experience Exciting Careers in Social Work and Aging"
Click here to access the first edition of "Experience Exciting Careers in Social Work and Aging", a magazine about careers in gerontological social work created by the Hartford Geriatric Social Work Initiative.

Action Briefs of the Hartford Geriatric Social Work Initiative are now available:

This website was last updated on February 2, 2010 .


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