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Social workers link older adults with services that help them live independently and with dignity, thereby maximizing their quality of life and participation in society. Social work with older adults focuses on the physical, psychological, social, and economic aspects of daily living. Here are our experts. To arrange interviews or speaking engagements email  media@socialworkers.org.

Name State Specific Expertise
Queen Adu-Poku California
Dr. Judith G Balcerzak California
Marcie Dimenstein, LCSW Connecticut
Dawn Gramling Ohio
Roberta Greene South Carolina
Terry Hokenstad Ohio
Reid Jacobs California
Stephanie Jacobson Connecticut
Lisa A. Kendall Pennsylvania Ageism
Theresa A. Lyons, Esq., MSW New Jersey
Stephen M. Marson North Carolina
Leigh Northrup Virginia
Karen Perez Florida
Amy Restorick Roberts Ohio
Dr. Lawrence Shulman New Hampshire




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