Now social work values are being undermined by severe budget cuts and an ideology of treating health and social care as a business, there has never been a greater need for senior managers with a ...

Feeling supported. Jane feels similarly. “I think that EPV and the senior social worker role gives you a lot of belief in yourself. I came from a team where I was a main grade social worker, which I ...

Nursing home and senior care facility workers are on the frontlines, as are doctors and nurses. Though overlooked, these caregivers must be recognized for their sacrifices and courage.

Regina Smith has dedicated her career to keeping seniors out of nursing homes.A geriatric social worker at an adult day care network in Indianapolis, she strives to provide services that can help ...

“People say, ‘We always thought we had Vashon Community Care, and that was part of our aging plan, and we don’t know what to do now,’” said Robyn Stover, a social worker at Vashon Senior Center.

Pursue a Bachelor of Science in Social Work . The social work profession seeks to identify and alleviate the individual and social causes of problems related to meeting basic human needs, and helps ...

Effective communication in senior care is necessary for important interactions that happen within this complex healthcare environment. It's not just about exchanging words; it's about creating a ...

Field Practicum in which students perform the role of a professional social worker under the supervision of a qualified field instructor. A synchronous field seminar supports integration of theory ...