Rutgers Hub for Aging Collaboration

???Upcoming Virtual Summit: Equity in Community-Centered Models for Aging Join us for this thought-provoking virtual summit focused on community-centered initiatives and aging equity. This interactive, free-of-charge event will bring together global leaders whose scholarship bridges research, theory, and practice on aging in community. ???Date:?Thursday, December 5, 2024 ???Time:?11:30 AM - 1:00 PM ET (8:30 AM PT | 4:30 PM GMT) ???Format:?Virtual ???Register Here:?https://lnkd.in/e_jvnh2g Event Highlights: ? Reimagining Age-Friendly Communities: A Spatial Justice Approach to Urban Ageing Research, Presenter: Tine Buffel, PhD, The University of Manchester Urban Aging Research Group ? Aging Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion as Part of Age-Friendly Community Practice, Presenters: Emily Greenfield, PhD, & Clara Scher, LMSW, MSc, Rutgers Hub for Aging Collaboration at the Rutgers School of Social Work ? Co-Creating an LGBTQ+ Adult Day Program: Lessons Learned From a Formative Evaluation, Presenter: Jarmin Yeh, PhD, MPH, MSSW, The Emancipatory Sciences Lab at University of California, San Francisco ? Discussant: Tam Perry, PhD, FGSA, Wayne State University - School of Social Work This 90-minute summit includes three presentations, a large-group reflection, and facilitated breakout room discussions. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with scholarly experts and explore innovative approaches to equity in aging! #EquityInAging #CommunityCenteredAging #AgeFriendlyCommunities #RutgersPride #HUBforAgingCollaboration

#HubBuzz?Rutgers Hub for Aging Collaboration?Director?Emily Greenfield?presented at #GSA2024: "Engaging #Villages as Key Partners in #HealthyAging Research." This presentation was part of a broader symposium titled: "Comparative Effectiveness Research (CER) for Promoting Older Adult Health: A Snapshot of PCORI-Funded Projects.” The symposium featured a collection of Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI)-supported projects showcasing how engagement cuts across all phases of patient-centered #CER on healthy aging. To access the presentation materials from Dr. Greenfield and her co-presenters (Village to Village Network?&?RAND), visit?https://lnkd.in/gR3UaytK Congratulations to all the presenters of this symposium! Regina Shih | Tabassum Majid | Yewande Akinbami | John Audley | Neeraj Arora | Emily Greenfield | William Kincaid | Alina Palimaru, PhD MPP | Natalie Elaine Pope | Barbara Sullivan | Suchitra Nelson | Shelley Curtan | Farida Kassim Ejaz | David Reuben | Jenny S. | Alan Stevens | Thomas Gill | Peter Peduzzi | Rebecca Galloway | Martha Carnie #AgingResearch #GSA2024 #HealthyAging #AgingWell #Gerontology #Villages #CER #PCORI #RutgersPride

#RutgersAging proudly represented at #GSA2024! ?? It is always a special part of the Gerontological Society of America (GSA) Annual Scientific Meeting to spend time connecting with the #Rutgers University community on aging. Thank you to everyone who stopped by the Rutgers exhibit table! We look forward to keeping these connections strong back in #NewJersey. #AgingResearch #GSA2024 #RutgersCommunity #HealthyAging #AgingWell #Gerontology #RutgersPride Rutgers School of Social Work | Rutgers School of Public Health | Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School | Rutgers Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research

#Rutgers is proudly representing at #GSA2024! We’re thrilled to announce that an outstanding group of Rutgers faculty, staff, and students will be presenting and attending the 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America (GSA) in Seattle, WA, this week. Check out the impressive presentations and poster sessions that the Rutgers community on aging will be leading at this year's conference:?https://lnkd.in/eANEMJ4p Attending #GSA2024? Be sure to stop by the Rutgers exhibit booth at Table #205! You’ll find: ?Rutgers Hub for Aging Collaboration at the Rutgers School of Social Work ?Population Aging Concentration at Rutgers School of Public Health ?Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Let’s celebrate the strides in aging research and collaboration that Rutgers is contributing to this year! Congrats Rutgers Presenters! Yanping Jiang | Min Hee Kim?| Ryan Dougherty | Weiyi X.?| Haiqun Lin | Anum Zafar | Paul Duberstein | Olga F. Jarrín Montaner | Jill Rabinowitz | Takashi Amano | Elizabeth Luth | Emily Greenfield | Natalie Elaine Pope | Fred Kobylarz | Rebecca Zaritsky | Soko Setoguchi | Jason Roy | Samuel Nemeth | Mekiayla (Meki) Singleton, PhD, MSW | Kira Sheldon | Shibin Yan | Elissa Kozlov | Wendi Da | Stephen Crystal | Stephanie Marquez, MPH | Maria J Buragina | Danielle L The presenters come from across Rutgers including:?Rutgers Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research | Rutgers School of Nursing | Rutgers School of Arts and Sciences | Rutgers School of Public Health | Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital | Rutgers School of Social Work | Rutgers New Jersey Medical School | Senator Walter Rand Institute for Public Affairs #AgingResearch #RutgersResearch #RutgersPride #PublicHealth #SocialWork #FamilyMedicine #Gerontology #GSA2024 #RutgersCommunity

#HubBuzz ?? Introducing the 2024-2025 Taub Fellows in Aging! ?? Congrats to the 2024-2025 Taub Fellows! ?? We are thrilled to celebrate these exceptional #RutgersSSW #MSW students who are committed to advancing social work in the field of aging. The #TaubFellowship at the Rutgers School of Social Work aims to create future leaders who influence both micro and macro-level change in aging services. Through their leadership projects, which they will present in Spring 2025, the Fellows will address critical areas of need at their practicum placements, empowering organizations to better serve older adults and their caregivers. We are so excited to follow these Fellows’ leadership journeys and see the positive impact they will make in the field of gerontology! This year's Taub Fellows are: Eli Beck – Practicum with the Vulnerable Veteran Innovative Patient Aligned Care Team (VIP PACT) at the Veteran's Association of Salt Lake City Sarah Christensen – Practicum at the Center for Modern Aging of Princeton NICOLE ORZECHOWSKI – Practicum at Parker Health Group Kellan Peck – Practicum at JFCS of Greater Mercer County Learn more about the Taub Fellowship at: https://lnkd.in/e_PrdSmU #TaubFellows #AgingLeadership #MSWStudents #Gerontology #RutgersPride #HealthEquity

?? Exciting #SocialWorkCE Opportunity on #Aging Care ?? Join the Rutgers School of Social Work's Continuing Education program for a virtual workshop designed to elevate your skills in case management with older adult clients! Workshop: Practical Case Management with Older Adult Clients Date: Wednesday, November 13th, 2024 Time: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm ET Instructor: Robin Wiley, DSW, LCSW This workshop is approved for Licensed Social Workers and Licensed Professional Counselors across all 50 states, making it accessible to social work professionals nationwide! ?? Register now to enhance your expertise: https://lnkd.in/edYpah5T #Aging #SocialWork #ContinuingEducation #ProfessionalDevelopment #CaseManagement #RutgersPride

#HubintheNews ?? Check out a recent article featuring insights from Dr. Lauren Snedeker, DSW, LSW, Director of the Aging & Health Certificate program at the Rutgers School of Social Work, in the Toms River Times: Micromedia Publications, Inc. Dr. Snedeker shares valuable perspectives on the delicate conversation around driving in later life, highlighting how ageism can negatively impact these discussions. She encourages families and caregivers to approach this topic with empathy and sensitivity and to consider involving a trusted professional, like a healthcare provider or social worker, for additional support. As Dr. Snedeker puts it, “[Driving is] a symbol of independence. It’s important that people don’t feel punished for aging or for not being able to function as they once did.” Read the full article at: https://lnkd.in/ea_tj3RG #SocialWork #AgingAndHealth #RutgersSSW #RutgersPride #AgeismAwareness

Villages are an innovative model for social connection as people age in their communities, making them a ready #practice space for #socialwork. Hub team members, Emily Greenfield and Natalie Elaine Pope, and their co-author Benjamin Nguyen, highlighted the intersection between #socialworkpractice, #aging, and #Villages in a recent article, "Leveraging Community Strengths for Healthy Aging through Villages and Social Work." This article was published in the National Association of Social Workers Aging Speciality Practice Section Newsletter. They shared personal and professional experiences working with #Villages to advance #healthyaging, #socialconnection, and #socialworkvalues. Check out the article here: https://lnkd.in/eDZeiZ9P

We’re moving exclusively to LinkedIn! ?? As of Fall 2024, the Hub will consolidate our social media presence exclusively on LinkedIn. This means we'll no longer post regular updates on Facebook or X (formerly Twitter). We’re excited to create a focused, professional space to share insights and connect with our community here on LinkedIn! What to Expect from us on LinkedIn: ?? Timely Updates: Stay in the loop on our latest projects, events, and initiatives in the aging field. ?? Professional Connections: Engage with other professionals passionate about aging, health equity, and population health. ?? Valuable Content: From research highlights to thought leadership, follow us for content that informs and inspires. Let’s Stay Connected! Join us on LinkedIn to keep up with all things Hub-related. Follow our page, participate in discussions, and grow with our community! Thank you for being an integral part of our community and supporting our mission. We’re excited to keep connecting with you here as we focus our efforts and grow together!

#Telehealth is an ever-increasingly essential platform for #socialwork practice with #olderadults. Lauren Snedeker, DSW, LSW led a recent conversation on this topic with #RutgersSSW #MSW students, highlighting the importance of #telehealth and how to engage in this practice medium in #clinicalpractice. This event was part of the Aging & Health Certificate Program at the Rutgers School of Social Work, which seeks to prepare social work students to be leaders of excellence in supporting individuals as they age. Learn more about the #RutgersSSW Aging & Health Certificate Program: https://lnkd.in/guVBUrfU #Telehealth #SocialWork #AgingAndHealth #RutgersSSW #RutgersPride #SpeakerSeries