Gerontological Social Work

The NASW-NYC Center for Social Work Policy and Practice focuses on gerontological social work.

The NYC population of seniors is growing significantly. In 2000, those over 65 years old numbered 937,857; a 21% increase is projected by 2015.

The focus group discussion with social workers and the other articles in this issue shed light on the implications of the growth of the aging population.

Since May is “Older Americans” month, it is quite fitting to highlight this area of practice. The theme for the month is depicted in the HHS Administration on Aging logo, shown here.

Importance of MSW’s In Community-Based Aging Services
Bobbie Sackman, LMSW, Director of Public Policy with the Council of Senior Centers and Services (CSCS) of New York City

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Overcoming Mistrust and Isolation
To Save Lives

Focus Group With Social Workers In The Field Of Aging

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An Update On Licensing
Message From the President

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What Does the Future Hold?
Edwin Mendez-Santiago, LMSW, Commissioner, New York City Department for the Aging

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The Aging Imperative: Preparing the Social Work Labor Force

Patricia Volland, MSW, MBA, Senior Vice President, Finance & Administration, The New York Academy of Medicine, and Director, Social Work Leadership Institute
Sarah Sisco, MPH, MSW, Program Officer, The New York Academy of Medicine

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Who Holds Tomorrow: Geriatric Social Work Practice in Behavioral Health Care
Martha Adams Sullivan, DSW, Executive Vice President, Program Services, Lower Eastside Service Center, Inc.

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Social Work Combats Elder Abuse
Kenneth Onaitis, LMSW, Director, Elder Abuse (CEMAPP)
& Police Relations, The Burden Center for the Aging, Inc.;
Chair, NASW-NYC Gerontological Committee

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National Social Work Survey and Aging Issues
Cynthia Stuen, PhD, DSW, Senior Vice President for Education, Lighthouse International; Chair, National NASW Specialty Practice Section on Aging

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Social Security Reform

The End of Social Welfare as We Know It

Irwin Nesoff, DSW, Associate Professor, Kean University

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