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In This Issue: Substance Abuse and Aging
Rates of substance abuse among older adults are increasing. This edition of Aging Times explores why social workers must be prepared to address this issue and what tools are available to both students and faculty.
Aging and Substance Use, Misuse, and Abuse
Kathleen J. Farkas, Case Western Reserve University
With rates of substance-dependency among older adults increasing, Professor Farkas describes the need for social workers to be knowledgeable of the substance abuse issues elders face.
Substance Use and Abuse Among Older Adults: Reflections from an MSW Student
Sarah Axner, MSW Student, Case Western Reserve University
One student worries that oversights in social work education may leave the next generation ill-prepared to meet the changing needs of an aging population.
Resources on Older Adults & Substance Abuse
The MAC Project
Class Exercise/Case Study: Mrs. Frost and the Roles Social Workers Play (MS Word)
SAMHSA Web Resources and Publications (MS Word)
Gero-Ed Center Updates:
Don’t Miss the Gero-Ed Track at the 2008 APM!
The 2008 CSWE Annual Program Meeting is only three weeks away, and the Gero-Ed Center is looking forward to seeing you at the Gero-Ed Track. Don’t miss this year’s special events!
State of the Science Report Released: Professional Partners Supporting Family Caregiving
This report, which identifies ways both social workers and nurses can better support family caregivers, is now available on the Gero-Ed Center Web site.
Faculty Development Institute at APM: Teaching Evidence-Based Aging Content in Mental Health, Substance Use, and Health
Register now for the MAC Project FDI at CSWE’s Annual Program Meeting to learn more about using research-based gerontological content in MSW advanced courses in mental health, substance use, health, and aging.
Gero-Ed Center Paper Session at APM on the Master’s Advanced Curriculum Project
Attend this paper session to learn more about results and progress of the MAC Project’s first year Gero Innovations Grant awardees.
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