The Center for Excellence in Aging Services (CEAS) is a translational research center that develops, tests and implements innovative practices and policies that address the needs of aging persons, their families, and caregivers. Read more about the Center...
A list of upcoming events and training opportunities are listed on the "Events and Training" page.
Presentation from OASIS Program Presentation April 2008
Report: Civic Engagement: Recognition and ReflectionThis report resulted from a November 27, 2007 Civic Engagement and Reflection Event which brought together more than 30 not-for-profit agencies in the Capital Region, representative of governmental agencies and foundations and over 40 volunteers and new retirees all interested in the redesign of volunteering and volunteer opportunities. The event was organized and coordinated by the Excelleshare project at the Center for Excellence in Aging Services
Download the Mental Health and Geriatric Individuals with I/DD presentation. Presented by Lisa A. Ferretti, LMSW and Philip McCallion, Ph.D. November 29, 2007 at the Geriatrics and Developmental Disabilities Nurse Training Program.
Report: Forum on Women's Health & Intergenerational CaregivingThis 37-page report is the result of the November 9, 2007 Forum on Women's Health and Intergenerational Caregiving. Approximately one hundred people, many of them caregivers and others drawn from not-for-profit and governmental organizations from the Capital Region of New York State joined together in the Forum to gain a better understanding of concerns related to women’s health and intergenerational in-home and community-based caregiving in the Capital Region. The report details the structure of the forum, the issues discussed and presents the recommendations of the Forum.
Download a presentation and a number of resources to prepare you for this important initiative that will run from 2008 to 2012.
Visit the Service Needs Assessment site and download PDF documents for your use.
The Baby Boomer generation — 78 million people born between 1946 and 1964 — turns 60 this year. As the nation prepares for this explosion in its elderly population, UAlbany’s School of Social Welfare is exploring new ways to help seniors stay young. Download the “Keeping the Senior Years Golden” article from the University at Albany Magazine. (PDF, 576 KB)
With the assistance of lay advocates from participating faith-based communities, West Hill seniors will access needed health and social services. Read about the NHAP program.
Article written by intern student Jwakyum Kim: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (PDF, 25 KB) and Korean Translation (PDF, 216 KB)
Article: Important Breast Health Information for Mature Women (PDF, 52 KB)
Presentation: Family Systems Theory: Application for PSA Casework (PDF, 159 KB)
Presentation: Coordinated Care Alzheimer Demonstration Project (PDF, 808 KB)
Toolkit: Aiding Older Caregivers of Persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Presentation and bibliography: Naturally Occurring Retirement Community (NORC)
