Aging: The Human Process

This workshop will provide the foundation and content for understanding older clients. The physical, psychological. and social aspects of the aging process will be addressed. The workshop is designed to provide a conceptional and theoretical basis for understanding the current body of applied work in Gerontology. Emphasis will be placed on the practical implications of research and academic writings in the field. Changes that occur in the normal aging process will be contrasted with abnormal changes. The interdisciplinary nature of Gerontology will be a primary orientation of the workshop. *This is a 2-day webinar. Attendees must attend both days to receive a certificate of completion. [Required for Basic Gerontology, Senior Housing Issues or Senior Services Certificate Program]

MSWs who took a gerontology course as part of their masters program may request a waiver. Please call 848-932-8758.

Fee: $120.00

Basic Elements and Skills Necessary for Effective Volunteer Management

This two-day webinar focuses on the elements and skills which are necessary to ensure a well run, productive volunteer program. As the manager of a volunteer program, you will learn to: 1) create a pro-volunteer environment in your organization; 2) design meaningful roles for volunteers which help accomplish the organizational goals; 3) develop strategies for recruiting volunteers; 4) interview, screen and train volunteers; 5) apply management techniques to the supervision of volunteers; and 6) evaluate and recognize volunteers. [Elective Gerontology, Non-Profit & Public Management or Senior Services Management Certificate Program]

Fee: $120.00
Continuing Ed. Hours (CEH): 6.0 General

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Instructor: Linda Meisel, LCSW Date: Tuesday, July 11, 2023 and Tuesday, July 18, 2023 Time: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm ET Location: Live Interactive Online Webinar More Details

Depression and Suicide in Older Adults

Depression and suicide in older adults are major public health issues requiring greater attention in the United States as well as other countries. Whereas suicide attempts are more common among adolescents and young adults; older adults show the highest overall suicide rates. Older adults are the fastest growing demographic and depression is often unrecognized as well as untreated among this vulnerable population, leading to potentially greater proportions of suicide. In this webinar, participants will review the signs and symptoms of depression in older adults and identify key risk factors for depression and suicide. Diagnostic evaluation tools and potential treatment options will be explored with practical tips and resources. [Elective for Gerontology Certificate Program]

Fee: $60.00

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Instructor: Danielle M Micale, MHA, LNHA, CTRS, CDP, CAD Date: Friday, August 25, 2023 Time: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm ET Location: Live Interactive Online Webinar More Details

Elder Justice for All

Over 10,000 baby boomers will be turning 65 every day for the next 17 years and 1 in 10 will be a victim of elder abuse thus creating 1,000 victims a day! To address this ethical dilemma and human rights issue, multiple stakeholders gathered to create the Elder Justice Roadmap. As professionals and advocates, it is increasingly important that we familiarize ourselves with this roadmap and assess how we can participate no matter at what level of practice we serve - micro, mezzo or macro. This webinar will help professionals outside of Adult Protective Services envision a roadmap to elder justice through lecture, discussion and group exercises and explore what we can do to meet the goal of elder justice for all. Social work ethics will be compared to the Adult Protective Services' Code of Ethics in demonstrating how the roadmap may be interpreted among professions. This webinar does not qualify for NBCC (National Board for Certified Counselors) clock hours in ethics. [This courses fulfills an elective for one of the following certificate programs: Gerontology, Senior Housing Issues or Senior Services Management].

*This webinar does not qualify for NBCC clock hours in ethics for Licensed Professional Counselors.

Fee: $60.00

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Instructor: Ted Alter, PhD, MSW Date: Tuesday, August 8, 2023 Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm ET Location: Live Interactive Online Webinar More Details

Ethical Dilemmas in Working with Older Adults

This webinar will present valuable information to professionals working with families who have an elderly relative. Participants will learn practical methods to identify and analyze ethical dilemmas arising in the care of older adults. The principles of ethics and ethics theory will be discussed as well as moral issues surrounding topics such as: decision-making capacity, informed consent, surrogacy issues, advance directives, promising comfort and care, withholding and withdrawing life sustaining treatment, and the role of ethics committees. [Required for Advanced Gerontology or Senior Housing Issues or Senior Services Management Certificate Program].

*This webinar does not qualify for NBCC clock hours in ethics for Licensed Professional Counselors.

Fee: $60.00

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Instructor: Stephen Sidorsky, LCSW Date: Wednesday, January 11, 2023 Time: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm ET Location: Live Interactive Online Webinar Class Unavailable More Details

Ethical Issues of Care with Older Adults

This webinar will focus on decision making capacity and tensions between personal values, the NASW Code of Ethics, and ethical principles, when working with cognitively compromised older adults. Participants will have the opportunity to apply learned skills in weighing the risks and benefits of actual case scenarios.

*This webinar does not qualify for NBCC clock hours in ethics for Licensed Professional Counselors. [Elective for Gerontology Certificate Program]

Fee: $60.00

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Instructor: Ted Alter, PhD, MSW Date: Tuesday, August 15, 2023 Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm ET Location: Live Interactive Online Webinar More Details

Legal Issues and Planning for Older Adults

This webinar will provide an overview of important legal issues affecting older adults. You will learn about the laws affecting decision-making capacity including financial durable powers of attorney, advanced directives, health care proxies, and guardianship. Using interactive case studies, the webinar will focus on ethical considerations in the context of providing services to clients with diminished capacities. Along with an overview of Medicare and Medicaid (including Medicaid eligibility), the webinar will provide a broad-based understanding of home and community-based services with a focus on New Jersey's "new" Medicaid Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS) program. You will also learn about the rights of residents in nursing homes and assisted living. This webinar does not qualify for NBCC (National Board for Certified Counselors) clock hours in ethics. [Required for Advanced Gerontology or Senior Housing Issues Certificate Program]

Fee: $60.00

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Instructor: Bren Simonson, Esq. Jill Hoegel Melissa Zeidler Date: Friday, August 11, 2023 Time: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm ET Location: Live Interactive Online Webinar More Details

Managing Family Dynamics in Caring for Older Adults

As individuals continue to live longer lives, they many need increased supports from family members and the community. This webinar will describe and discuss the multiple dimensions of family responses to caregiving for an aging relative. This will include an exploration of the challenges of potential sibling conflict, the role of marital partners, grandchildren and others in providing care for an elderly relative. Using case examples, this webinar will teach professionals how to identify family patterns and identify interventions that can help provide strategies for families so they can develop a productive working relationship and a course of action for care of their older adult family member. [Elective for Gerontology Certificate Program]

Fee: $60.00

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Instructor: Linda Meisel, LCSW Date: Tuesday, January 10, 2023 Time: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm ET Location: Live Interactive Online Webinar Class Unavailable More Details

Practical Case Management with Older Adult Clients

Case Management practice is based on two important principles. The first involves respect and support for independence. The second involves the principle of using the least restrictive alternative in helping clients with lifestyle changes. You will learn practical skills such as: 1) making realistic plans with the client; 2) determining the frequency and nature of client contacts needed to implement the case plan; 3) using existing support systems; 4) addressing cultural and ethnic factors; 5) ongoing assessment; 6) networking effectively with other agencies; 7) clarifying respective roles; and 8) scheduling case management time and case recording. [Required for Basic Gerontology Certificate Program]

Fee: $60.00

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Instructor: Robin Wiley, DSW, LCSW Date: Thursday, March 9, 2023 Time: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm ET Location: Live Interactive Online Webinar Class Unavailable More Details

Psychiatric Vulnerabilities in Older Adults

This webinar will review the common symptoms of major psychiatric illnesses and how they may manifest themselves in the older adult. This will include affective disorders, particularly depression, as well as anxiety disorders and substance abuse. We shall also review Psychotic disorders and the Personality disorders that are exacerbated in the aging process. The interface between common medical conditions, prescription medications and psychiatric problems will also be addressed. [Required for Advanced Gerontology Certificate Program]

Fee: $60.00
Continuing Ed. Hours (CEH): 6.0 General6.0 General6.0 General6.0 General6.0 General6.0 General6.0 General6.0 General6.0 General, 3.0 Clinical

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Instructor: Donna Gapas, LCSW Date: Friday, August 4, 2023 Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET Location: Live Interactive Online Webinar More Details

Psychotherapy and Counseling with Older Adults

This webinar will dispel the all-too-common assumption that psychotherapy and counseling are not effective treatment modalities with senior adults. Contrary to the belief that seniors are "inflexible and stuck in their ways" as well as having diminished cognitive and reflective capacity, studies indicate that they can benefit as much from these modalities as younger persons, albeit with some different approaches, techniques and goals. In this workshop we will consider the special strengths and challenges of senior adults, the place of their particular life cycle issues and how to understand and use transference, resistance, support and interpretation in working with this population. Many case examples and exercises will be offered. [Elective for Gerontology Certificate Program]

Fee: $60.00

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Instructor: Stephen Sidorsky, LCSW Date: Tuesday, January 24, 2023 Time: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm ET Location: Live Interactive Online Webinar Class Unavailable More Details

Resources for Older Adults

Are you challenged by locating services and benefits for older adults? If so, this session is for you. As an individual who works with the senior population, you may need additional knowledge about federal, state, county and community resources that will enhance the quality of life for this segment of the population. This webinar will provide information on seeking resources and an overview of resources such as financial, health, housing, nutritional, and recreational programs. You will also learn the importance of networking and the elements of making effective referrals. Participants will actively engage in discussion to share resource information. [Elective for Gerontology or Senior Services Certificate Program]

Fee: $60.00
Continuing Ed. Hours (CEH): 6.0 General6.0 General6.0 General6.0 General6.0 General6.0 General6.0 General6.0 General6.0 General, 3.0 Clinical6.0 General, 3.0 Clinical6.0 General, 3.0 Clinical, 3.0 General

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Instructor: Donna Gapas, LCSW Date: Friday, March 17, 2023 Time: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm ET Location: Live Interactive Online Webinar Class Unavailable More Details

Rethinking Therapeutic Approaches with Older Adults

Most therapeutic approaches assume all adults are the same regardless of where they are in the lifespan. However, we know that older adults are a distinct population with specific needs and challenges. This webinar will provide a brief historical perspective of best practices used with older adults with and then focus on new knowledge that addresses the mental health needs of the older adult population. We will also discuss the various mental health and behavioral concerns uniquely experienced by older adults. [Elective for Gerontology Certificate Program]

Fee: $60.00
Continuing Ed. Hours (CEH): 6.0 General6.0 General6.0 General6.0 General6.0 General6.0 General6.0 General6.0 General6.0 General, 3.0 Clinical6.0 General, 3.0 Clinical6.0 General, 3.0 Clinical, 3.0 General6.0 General, 3.0 Clinical, 3.0 General, 3.0 Social & Cultural Competence

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Instructor: Robin Wiley, DSW, LCSW Date: Friday, June 23, 2023 Time: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm ET Location: Live Interactive Online Webinar More Details

The Secret Life of Hoarding

According to the International OCD Foundation (IOCD): "Hoarding has been a hidden disorder for many years and before the early 1990?s, there was little research on topic." Increased awareness with hoarding, throughout the lifespan, has occurred due to clinical issues such as unhealthy living conditions that impact individuals, families, and communities. This webinar will concentrate on the older adult who meets the criteria of Hoarding Disorder as per the DSM 5. Participants will practice skills in working with the older adult who meets this criteria as well as identifying strategies for family members who are involved with an older adult who is diagnosed with this disorder. [Elective for Gerontology Certificate Program]

Fee: $60.00
Continuing Ed. Hours (CEH): 6.0 General6.0 General6.0 General6.0 General6.0 General6.0 General6.0 General6.0 General6.0 General, 3.0 Clinical6.0 General, 3.0 Clinical6.0 General, 3.0 Clinical, 3.0 General6.0 General, 3.0 Clinical, 3.0 General, 3.0 Social & Cultural Competence6.0 General, 3.0 Clinical, 3.0 General, 3.0 Social & Cultural Competence, 3.0 Clinical

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Instructor: Robin Wiley, DSW, LCSW Date: Thursday, July 20, 2023 Time: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm ET Location: Live Interactive Online Webinar More Details