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Social Work Faculty in Aging
The Institute of Gerontology
Aging-Related Research Projects at University at Albany
Fort Orange Village
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Social Work Faculty in Aging
The Institute of Gerontology
Aging-Related Research Projects at University at Albany
Fort Orange Village
Social Work Faculty in Aging
Julie S. Abramson: http://www.albany.edu/ssw/facbio.html#JulieS
Anne (Ricky)Fortune: http://www.albany.edu/ssw/facbio.html#Anne_E_
Philip McCallion: http://www.albany.edu/faculty/mcclion/homepage/philhome.html
Susan R. Sherman: http://www.albany.edu/ssw/facbio.html#Sherman
Ronald W. Toseland: http://www.albany.edu/ssw/facbio.html#Toseland_
The Institute of Gerontology
The Institute of Gerontology is the centerpiece of the University at Albany’s multi-pronged approach to the needs of the rapidly growing population of older persons in the Capital District, New York State, and the nation. Its priorities include:
Applied gerontological research with caregivers of terminally ill persons, care of dementia patients, and health education groups in HMOs Strengthening interdisciplinary partnerships with state and local organizations Research and demonstration projects Funding for educational, research, practice and training opportunities Advancing services for older persons in the Capital District Through the Center for Excellence in Aging Service (director, Anne E. Fortune), implementing educational programs such as the Hartford Internships in Aging Center for Research, directed by Philip McCallion, generating funded research projects
Aging-Related Research Projects at University at Albany
An evaluation of the FDCE program for spouse caregivers of persons with dementia
End of life care program
Health education in an HMO: Efficiency and effectiveness
Health education support groups
Impact of Reiki as an alternative therapeutic intervention for nursing
home residents experiencing dementia
Preparing community agencies for adults affected by dementia
Promoting Postive Behaviors (PPB): A Team Approach
Fort Orange Village (Intergenerational residential community on campus): http://www.albany.edu/fortorange
University at Albany is developing a truly innovative university-affiliated intergenerational residential community on campus.
Its goal is to develop with private partners a residential community featuring:
Intergenerational housing serving faculty emeriti and professional retirees along with students with children A child-care center providing services to students and an opportunity for volunteerism for resident retirees A community and recreational center offering educational and social programming that integrates community life with university life, including educational programming offered for and by all residents, including senior residentsSite created by Yoshiko Yamada
Last updated on July 5, 2002
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