What Will You Be Doing
in 2020?

The CSWE Gero-Ed Center prepares social work faculty and students to meet the demographic realities of our aging society. This website is the online resource for social work faculty, students, and practitioners who are committed to enhancing their gerontological competence.

Events

APM Early Bird Registration Opens

May 10, 2013
n4a 38th Annual Conference

July 27–31, 2013
UW Elder Friendly Futures Conference

September 11–12, 2013

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News

Accepting Nominations for a Student Travel Scholarship

The CSWE Gero-Ed Center is pleased to accept nominations for the Ashley Brooks-Danso Memorial Fund’s Student Travel Scholarships. One student will win $500 for travel expenses to the 2013 CSWE APM in Dallas, Texas and a complimentary APM registration. Applications are due from faculty nominators by Monday, July 1, 2013 at 11:59pm ET.
Facts About Older Americans Month

Older Americans month was inaugurated in 1963. In recognition of older Americans, review some interesting facts on this fast growing demographic.
Thank You to Our Sponsors

The CSWE Gero-Ed Center Fund has received generous contributions from over 100 individuals since 2007 that help support the Center’s sustainability. If you would like to contribute, select the Gero-Ed Fund box when renewing your CSWE membership or e-mail the Gero-Ed Center.
Gero-Ed Track Kick-Off Panel Announced

The Gero-Ed Track Kick-Off Panel, Trauma Across Generations: From Research to Practice (1.5 CEUs), will be held on Friday, November 1 from 10:45am–12:15pm. The panel will highlight forensic social work with older adults, homelessness, older veterans, and historical trauma. Learn how research informs practice with these vulnerable populations.

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Gero Ed Consultants
Ask questions and get support for your gero curricular efforts. Over 25 experienced social work faculty consultants, who have successfully gero-enriched their programs, are here to help!

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Memorial Fund

Fund for Student Support
The Ashley Brooks-Danso Memorial Fund for Student Support honors the legacy of Ashley Brooks-Danso (1979–2011) by supporting students with scholarship and stipends.

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One Stop Shop

Teaching Resources
"Looking for a case study, class exercise, readings, or assignments that can be tied to geriatric competencies? Start here! The Gero-Ed Center is your one stop shop for teaching resources."

-Nancy Hooyman, Co-PI, Gero-Ed Center

What Will You Be Doing in 2020?

What Will You Be Doing
in 2020?