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Welcome to the first issue of Aging Times, the CSWE Gero-Ed Center's quarterly e-newsletter. Whether you are new to aging or not, we hope you will use this as a link to the goals, programs, and curricular resources of the Center. Each issue will feature a special topic, with future issues highlighting policy, diversity, and grandparenting. For more information, please visit our Web site: www.Gero-EdCenter.org.
In this issue: Intergenerational Issues
Click on the titles below to read the full articles.
What Will You Be Doing in 2020?
Julia M. Watkins, Executive Director, CSWE
By the year 2020, 1 in 6 Americans will be 65 or older. CSWE is preparing for the future now. What can you do? Read more
A National Movement in Gerontology and Social Work
Jim O'Sullivan, Senior Program Officer, John A. Hartford Foundation
The John A. Hartford Foundation is committed to making social work "a vital component of health services" and to ensuring that all older Americans have access to social work expertise. Read more
An Infusion Model Avoids Just "Adding One More Thing"
Nancy R. Hooyman, CSWE Gero-Ed Center co-PI
Adding aging to your courses doesn't need be just one more thing added on. Find out more about the Gero-Ed Center's infusion approach. Read more
Looking Through the Intergenerational Lens
Nancy R. Hooyman, CSWE Gero-Ed Center co-PI
An intergenerational approach to policy and practice provides a relatively easy place to start infusing aging as well as a great "hook" for reluctant students. Read more
Recommended Intergenerational Resources
Gero-Ed Center Resources
Books
Web Sites
Gero-Ed Center Updates Gero-Ed Forum - February 16-19, 2006 - Chicago, IL
The Gero-Ed Forum is fast approaching. Be sure not to miss any of the special events that we have planned, including an intergenerational dance troupe! Read more Gero-Ed Institute - February 16, 2006 - Chicago, IL
Drs. Andrew Scharlach and Judith Gonyea will lead the next Gero-Ed Institute, Economic and Health Disparities Across the Life Course: Implications for Aging, Policies and Programs. Read more Textbook Infusion Project
A recent analysis of the 19 most popular social work textbooks finds a lack of aging-related content. Read more
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