Gero Innovations Grant

The Gero Innovations Grant (GIG), 2007-2009, funded 14 MSW programs to develop, implement, and evaluate different methods to infuse gerontological competencies into classes and related field opportunities for each of the three specialty areas - mental health, substance use and health.

How to Search for GIG Resources 

There are several ways to search for resources for your course.

Browse by Specialization

Do you need resources for a class you teach in health, mental health, or substance use? Clicking on the links below will take you directly to resources developed specifically for that area.

• Health & Aging
• Mental Health & Aging
• Substance Use & Aging

Browse By Keyword 

Do you have a specific topic you want to address? By visiting the CSWE Gero-Ed Center’s resource collection, “Resources For Infusing Gero In Your Teaching” you can browse by keyword. Sample keywords you may want to search by include:

• Motivational Interviewing
• Dementia
• Paranoia
• Homelessness
• Field Instructors

Browse By Social Work Program

If you are looking for a teaching module developed by a specific GIG project, use the navigation on the left side of your screen or in the table below.

GIG Grantees