Aging

The United States is undergoing a demographic transformation.  By 2030, the number of people aged 65 and older is expected to double, rising to 70 million. This growing population of older adults will create an unprecedented demand for aging related programs, policies and services. NASW has established an Aging Initiative to raise awareness about the breadth of geriatric social work practice, and increase the numbers of professionally trained and credentialed social workers who serve older adults and their families.

• Questions about Caseload? Your Input Can Help Create a Caseload Calculator (5/10/2011)
• Practice Perspectives
  Support for Family Caregivers: The National Landscape and the Social Work Role (2/28/2011)
• NASW Advocates for Change as Member of Hospice And Palliative Care Coalition (2/3/2011)
• Hospice and End of Life Care Policy Statements Available for a Limited Time (12/1/2010)
• Press Release
  NASW Promotes National Healthcare Decisions Day 2011 (12/1/2010)
• NASW Releases Standards for Social Work Practice with Family Caregivers of Older Adults (10/29/2010)
• Practice Update: MDS 3.0: Implications for Social Workers in Nursing Homes and Community-Based Settings (8/30/2010)
• NASW and CMSA Support Social Work Role in Case Management Standards (5/4/2010)
• Fellowship Opportunities for Social Workers in Aging and Health (2/16/2010)
• Dementia Care Practice Recommendations For Home Care Professionals Released (1/7/2010)
• NASW Endorses National Report Advocating For Care Of Chronic Pain (1/7/2010)
• Practice Update: Delivering Culturally Appropriate Care for Older Adults (11/2009)
• Offer your input about the social work role in nursing home culture change (11/02/09)
• New Aging Practice Updates: Transitions of Care for Older Adults (10/16/09)
• NASW Participates in Culture Change Expert Panel, Contributes to Issue Paper (08/06/09)
• NASW Supports National Memory Screening Day; Social Work Plays Key Role (08/06/09)
• NASW Seeks Comments on Revised Standards of Practice for Case Management (7/30/09)
• President Obama & Congress Act to Ensure Access to Compassionate End-of-Life Care for Patients & Families (03/01/09)
• Resources for Alzheimer’s Disease, Family Caregivers, and Advance Care Planning (11/05/08)
• Caseload Concept Paper and Matrix Published (11/5/2008)
• NASW and the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) Introduce Credential for Social Workers Who Specialize in Hospice and Palliative Care (11/05/08)
  
• Turn to NASW for Resources on Aging (PDF | 8/28/08)
• Social Work in Long-Term Care and Aging: Decreased Health Care Costs, Increased Quality of Life (PDF | 8/8/08)
• NASW & CMSA Seek Comments on Caseload Concept Paper & Caseload Matrix (7/7/08)
• News and Resources For Older Americans Month (5/22/08)

Documentary Examines Caregiving - NASW News (3/08)

NASW partnered with WGBH Boston to present a national outreach campaign for the documentary Caring for Your Parents. The 90-minute documentary explores the realities of caring for elderly parents.

The documentary will aired on PBS on April 2, 2008. A number of NASW chapters, including the Illinois, New Jersey, Louisiana and Nevada chapters, are hosted special premiere events for the film.

• Get more information about NASW’s Sandwich Generation caregiving study on HelpStartsHere.org
• Go to the PBS Website www.pbs.org/caringforyourparents to watch the video online or download materials
• Order a copy of the community outreach toolkit.  PBS has set aside 1,000 of these for social workers only. www.pbs.org/caringforyourparents/request.html