This series of educational materials is designed to augment the skills of social work students and practitioners, as well as practitioners in related disciplines, to work with diverse populations of older adults and their families. Enhancing traditional methods of case-based learning, each of the four Windows-based CD-ROMS includes social work interviews with one or more clients, key concepts, a discussion guide and a transcription of the interview, plus references to supplementary education and resource materials.
Topics include core areas of practice with older adults:
- Coping with Chronic Illness
- Sexuality in Aging
- Active Aging
- Depression
The CDs come with accompanying instruction materials, and are designed to be used in continuing education programs and in educating other practitioners.
Each CD:
- Addresses one critical issue in aging
- Shows one or more expert social workers interviewing older adults and families
- Focuses on specific topics related to aging
Accompanying teaching materials include:
- References
- Web resources
- Class discussion topics
- Sample assignments
- Instructor's guide
The educational content was developed by Drs. Denise Burnette and Tazuko Shibusawa, faculty, Columbia University School of Social Work (CUSSW). Technical support was provided by Ann McCann-Oakley, MSSW, Assistant Dean, Office, Computing and Instructional Technology, CUSSW.
CD-ROMs, with teaching materials, may be purchased individually for $15 or as a set for $40.
To order CD-ROMs, please fill out this form (MS Word) with a check payable to The New York Academy of Medicine and mail to:
The New York Academy of Medicine
ATTN: Sarah Sisco, MSSW, MPH
1216 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10029
Or
The New York Academy of Medicine
ATTN: Alissa Yarkony, MPH, PT
1216 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10029
A joint project of The New York Academy of Medicine, the Columbia University School of Social Work and the Columbia Center for New Media Teaching and Learning
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Funded by The John A. Hartford Foundation