{"id":25698,"date":"2020-04-28T18:04:17","date_gmt":"2020-04-28T18:04:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/agefriendlyworld.local.org\/?p=25698"},"modified":"2020-04-28T18:04:17","modified_gmt":"2020-04-28T18:04:17","slug":"west-chester-university-west-chester-pa-age-friendly-events-spring-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/extranet.who.int\/agefriendlyworld\/west-chester-university-west-chester-pa-age-friendly-events-spring-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"West Chester University, West Chester, PA Age Friendly Events Spring 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"
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West Chester University Graduate Gerontology Certificate Program<\/a>
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WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY<\/h4>\n

News from the
\nGerontology Program<\/h1>\n

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Dr. Angela Lavery, Department of Graduate Social Work<\/h2>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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Dear WCU colleagues, students, alumni and friends,<\/p>\n

On behalf of the Graduate Certificate in Gerontology program I would like to share with you our spring newsletter. In addition to summer and fall course offerings, policy and faculty updates, we provide links to articles and resources in regard to COVID-19 and older adults. One particular article by Burholt discusses social isolation and older adults and asks us to practice \u201cmanaaki\u201d \u2013 the kindness and support that we give to each other, to assist us during this pandemic.<\/p>\n

We are proud to offer interdisciplinary course work to cultivate students\u2019 knowledge in the field of aging.\u00a0\u00a0If you would like to learn more about the Graduate Certificate in Gerontology program please reach out to me at\u00a0alavery@wcupa.edu<\/a>\u00a0or visit us at\u00a0this website<\/a> for more information. Thank you for reviewing our newsletter.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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GERONTOLOGY COURSE OFFERINGS<\/strong><\/h1>\n
Summer\u00a0and Fall 2020
\nStudents need to register for all classes via myWCU.
\nNOTE:\u00a0Only classes with sufficient enrollment will run. If a course is full, place yourself on the Wait List. The Wait List assists us in requesting an additional section if we have sufficient student need.\u00a0<\/em>Please contact Graduate Coordinator of the Certificate program, Dr. Lavery, to discuss which elective will be the best fit for your educational plan.<\/em><\/p>\n

Summer Session<\/strong><\/p>\n

SWG 580-80: Social Work in End of Life Care.\u00a0Dr. Angela Lavery<\/em>
\n(Online: May 26th-June 20th) Required course (offered again in Spring 2021)<\/p>\n

EXS 690: Exercise and Older Adults. Dr. Melissa Reed<\/em>
\n(Online: May 26th\u2013June 27th) Elective Course (only offered in the Summer)<\/p>\n

HEA 514: Approaches to Health Care Delivery. Dr. Harry Holt<\/em>
\n(Online:\u00a0May 26th\u2013June 27th) Elective Course<\/p>\n

Fall Session<\/strong><\/p>\n

HEA 613: Advocacy and Quality of Health Care Services.\u00a0Dr. Mark Markowski<\/em>
\n(Online)\u00a0Elective Course<\/p>\n

NTD 601: Nutrition & Health in Aging. Dr. Kimberly Johnson<\/em>
\n(Online) Elective Course (only offered in the Fall)<\/p>\n

SWG 571-90: Social Work with Older Adults. Dr. Angela Lavery<\/em>
\n(Online) Required Course (only offered in the Fall)<\/p>\n

HEA 645: Global Community Health Promotion.\u00a0Dr. Debra Bill<\/em>
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\n“<\/strong><\/span>A Call for Manaakitanga in a Time of Isolation”<\/strong><\/p>\n

With a focus on kindness and the importance of intergenerational connections, Dr. Burholt lays out ideas for how to connect during the pandemic and social distancing.
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“Coronavirus Disease Resources
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Check out this recently updated list of resources
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The certificate program has received requests from several senior housing and care communities that are in need of \u201cNotes and Cards of Encouragement\u201d for their residents. It is hoped that these notes and cards will help combat the negative and unintended consequences that can result from social distancing, particularly in the older adult population. Social isolation is a concern for many, even prior to the pandemic.<\/p>\n

If you would like to participate in this volunteer opportunity effort with the Gerontology Certificate program please reach out to Dr. Lavery at alavery@wcupa.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Did you know that WCU\u2019s Office of Service Learning & Volunteer Programs has a website dedicated to posting information on organizations we can support while we are social distancing? There are opportunities with agencies across our region, the state and nation. Click here for more information:
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“The\u00a0reauthorization of the Older Americans Act (OAA)\u00a0was signed into law [on March 25th] after receiving bipartisan support in both houses of Congress…this news is very timely. OAA-supported programs are provided to more than 11 million older adults and their caregivers annually. These programs are designed to prevent abuse and neglect, reduce social isolation, support caregivers, offer employment and community service opportunities, promote nutrition (through Meals on Wheels, as an example), and improve transportation options.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0Families First Coronavirus Response Act, another widely supported piece of legislation that GSA also supported, quickly became law in mid-March providing $250 million in emergency funds for the older adult nutrition programs of the OAA. It will allow many who normally received meals in community centers to have home-delivered or \u201cgrab-and-go\u201d options.”<\/p>\n

Read more about it\u00a0here<\/a>.
\nCheck out the full Older Americans Act here.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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\nCheryl Monturo, PhD, MBE, ACNP-BC<\/strong>
\nProfessor of Nursing<\/em>
\nJohn A. Hartford Claire M. Fagin Fellow<\/em><\/p>\n

Cheryl Monturo serves as co-convener of two special interest groups with\u00a0the Gerontological Society of America.\u00a0 These special interest groups include\u2013 the Hospice, Palliative and End-of-life Care as well as\u00a0the Nursing Group.<\/p>\n

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Jasmin Tahmaseb McConatha, PhD<\/strong>
\nProfessor of Psychology<\/em><\/p>\n

Chapter in edited book<\/strong>
\nCo-authored with Frauke Schnell, Department of Political Science:\u00a0Older Immigrant Women Who Work: Building Resilience, Changing Perceptions and Policies
\nin Grit and Grey to be published, May\u00a02020 by APA<\/p>\n

Ongoing Blog for Psychology Today<\/strong>
\nLive Long and Prosper (2013 to present)
\nA Regularly published blog with a focus on factors influencing Wellbeing and Longevity. Psychology Today<\/em>, APA.<\/p>\n

Recent article<\/strong>
\nTahmaseb McConatha, J., Kumar, K.V., Raymond, E., & Akwarandu, A. (2020). Cultural Dimensions of Diabetes Management: A Qualitative Study of Middle Eastern Immigrants in the U.S., Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology<\/em>, 35, 85-89.<\/p>\n

Webinar<\/strong>
\nBeyond the Physical: Mental and Social Benefits of Walkable Communities.
\nRead more about it here.<\/a>
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Angela Lavery, PhD, LCSW, FT<\/strong>
\nAssistant Professor & Graduate Coordinator of the Graduate Certificate in Gerontology<\/em>
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\nPresentation<\/strong>
\nOn October 25, 2019 Dr. Angela Lavery presented at the Council on Social Work Education\u2019s Annual Program meeting in Denver, CO. Along with Dr. Harry \u201cRick\u201d Moody (retired Director of Academic Affairs – AARP) and Andrew Steward, LCSW (PhD student, University of Denver), Dr. Lavery\u2019s \u00a0presentation discussed Approaches to Infusing Critical Gerontology Across Social Work Curricula.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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West Chester University Graduate Gerontology Certificate Program<\/a>
\nNewsletter, Issue 5, Spring 2020<\/p>\n

WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY
\nNews from the
\nGerontology Program
\nby
\nDr. Angela Lavery, Department of Graduate Social Work<\/p>\n

Dear WCU colleagues, students, alumni and friends,<\/p>\n

On behalf of the Graduate Certificate in Gerontology program I would like to share with you our spring newsletter. In addition to summer and fall course offerings, policy and faculty updates, we provide links to articles and resources in regard to COVID-19 and older adults. One particular article by Burholt discusses social isolation and older adults and asks us to practice \u201cmanaaki\u201d \u2013 the kindness and support that we give to each other, to assist us during this pandemic.<\/p>\n

We are proud to offer interdisciplinary course work to cultivate students\u2019 knowledge in the field of aging.\u00a0\u00a0If you would like to learn more about the Graduate Certificate in Gerontology program please reach out to me at\u00a0alavery@wcupa.edu<\/a>\u00a0or visit us at\u00a0this website<\/a> for more information. Thank you for reviewing our newsletter.<\/p>\n

GERONTOLOGY COURSE OFFERINGS
\nSummer\u00a0and Fall 2020
\nStudents need to register for all classes via myWCU.
\nNOTE:\u00a0Only classes with sufficient enrollment will run. If a course is full, place yourself on the Wait List. The Wait List assists us in requesting an additional section if we have sufficient student need.\u00a0Please contact Graduate Coordinator of the Certificate program, Dr. Lavery, to discuss which elective will be the best fit for your educational plan.<\/p>\n

Summer Session<\/p>\n

SWG 580-80: Social Work in End of Life Care.\u00a0Dr. Angela Lavery
\n(Online: May 26th-June 20th) Required course (offered again in Spring 2021)<\/p>\n

EXS 690: Exercise and Older Adults.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":364,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_bbp_topic_count":0,"_bbp_reply_count":0,"_bbp_total_topic_count":0,"_bbp_total_reply_count":0,"_bbp_voice_count":0,"_bbp_anonymous_reply_count":0,"_bbp_topic_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_reply_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_forum_subforum_count":0},"categories":[550],"tags":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/extranet.who.int\/agefriendlyworld\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25698"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/extranet.who.int\/agefriendlyworld\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/extranet.who.int\/agefriendlyworld\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/extranet.who.int\/agefriendlyworld\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/364"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/extranet.who.int\/agefriendlyworld\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=25698"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/extranet.who.int\/agefriendlyworld\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25698\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":25699,"href":"https:\/\/extranet.who.int\/agefriendlyworld\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25698\/revisions\/25699"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/extranet.who.int\/agefriendlyworld\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=25698"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/extranet.who.int\/agefriendlyworld\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=25698"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/extranet.who.int\/agefriendlyworld\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=25698"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}