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In this issue: Policy
Public policy affects how we age throughout the life course; therefore, a discussion of aging and policy cannot be limited to what we typically think of as age-based policies, such as Social Security and Medicare. This issue of Aging Times connects you to resources that will help you infuse aging policy throughout your curriculum.
Policy and Aging: A Social Work/Social Justice Perspective
Nancy R. Hooyman, CSWE Gero-Ed Center Co-PI
Policies affecting older adults are often framed as a crisis, but these gaps in existing policies must be addressed by social workers throughout the life course, not just in old age. Read more
Engaging Students in Aging Policy: My Experience
Becky Paskind, Metro State College of Denver
As part of the GeroRich project, Becky Paskind undertook the infusion process and found a way to engage students in her foundation policy courses. Read more
The New Political Environment in Aging (Excerpt)
Read an excerpt from Rob Hudson's article “The New Political Environment in Aging: Challenges to Policy and Practice,” which is an excellent overview of the current policy-making context related to older adults and social workers in the United States. Read excerpt
Gero-Ed Center Updates
New Gero-Ed Conference Opportunities in 2007!
Just announced: 2007 will bring two new formats for Gero-Ed Center conferences in the spring and fall. Read more
Curriculm Development Institutes (CDI)
Year 2 of the CDIs has begun and focuses on the obstacles and opportunities faculty have faced. Read more
E-learning
The Gero-Ed Center is preparing to launch its first e-learning course this summer. Read more
Rosen Awards
The Rosen Awards are given to encourage student interest in gerontological social work, and the first two winners were announced at the Gero-Ed Forum. Read more
CDI News
Link to past issues of the CDI newsletter. Click here for the CDI News archives.
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