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In This Issue: Creative Aging
Recent research on aging highlights that we become more creative as we age because of changes in the brain. This issue of Aging Times explores one faculty member’s and one recent student's experiences working creatively with elders.
Creativity and Aging: The New Horizon
Connie Corley, California State University, Los Angeles
Corley discusses how utilizing creative techniques with her older clients helped her access her own artistic side.
Gardening: A Creative Tool
Oteka Macklin, MSW, California State University, Los Angeles
Macklin reflects on how a creative approach helped her connect with a veteran.
Resources on Creative Aging National Center for Creative Aging
Fall 2009 webinar series by Gene Cohen
The Creative Aging Initiative
The National Guild of Community Schools for the Arts
AgingArtfully.com
Celebrating Women's Lives
Creative Aging Resources
Selected by Nancy Hooyman
CSWE Gero-Ed Center Updates:
Funding for Experiential Learning in BSW Programs Available
The CSWE Gero-Ed Center has just released the Request for Proposals for Cycle 2 of the BSW Experiential Learning (BEL) Program, which provides $4,000 to create opportunities for students to interact directly with older adults.
Gero Events Abound at CSWE’s 2009 APM!
This year the Gero-Ed Track (PDF) includes over 85 educational presentations and films and 13 special events.
Write Questions for the ASWB Exams
Learn how to apply to become one of The Association of Social Work Boards' class of 2010 item writers for the ASWB examinations.
Thanks to CSWE Gero-Ed Center Fund Contributors
Thank you to everyone who supported the CSWE Gero-Ed Center Fund when renewing your memberships this year. This Fund allows us to support our annual Best Practice Awards at APM for excellence in gerontological infusion.
Training for Doctoral Students at CSWE’s 2009 APM
The CSWE Gero-Ed Center invites doctoral students to a 90-minute workshop on how to embed gerontological competencies and content into your teaching. RSVP to gero-edcenter@cswe.org by October 30th if you plan to attend on Monday, November 9 from 10:30 am–12:00 pm.
Hartford Doctoral Fellows’ CVs Available
The Hartford Doctoral Fellows Program prepares the next generation of social work faculty leaders. If you’re looking for a faculty member with gerontological expertise, we encourage you to consider this talented pool of individuals. Curriculum vitae for the 17 Doctoral Fellows on the job market are now available online.
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