Ripples is an e-newsletter designed to keep interested deans and directors, faculty members, students, practitioners and others informed about the work of the Geriatric Social Work Initiative (GSWI). We welcome your feedback and encourage you to contribute any story ideas, stories, resources, news and other content to subsequent issues of the newsletter. To make a contribution, please contact us by email at gswi@geron.org.

Below is a list of past Ripples.

Ripples 2013

May - The Crucial Role Mental Health Plays in Caregiving
April - Picture Yourself in a Career in Aging & Social Work
March - Why Geriatric Social Work Matters
February - The Fastest Growing Demographic: Aging Minorities
January - Promoting Positive Views of Aging in 2013

Ripples 2012

December - A Less Stressful "Home for the Holidays"
October - Civic Engagement & Older Americans
September - Celebrating the Diverse Roles of Grandparents
August - Women & Retirement
July - Summer Safety for Older Adults
June - The Prevalence and Dangers of Elder Abuse
May - The Mental Health Concerns of America's Older Adults
April - Careers in Aging & Social Work
March - Stroke Awareness, Prevention, & Treatment
February - The Significance of "Significant Others" as We Age
January - Nutrition & Aging in the New Year

Ripples 2011

December - Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Senate Aging Committee
November - Giving "Thanks" During Family Caregivers Month
October - Aging Policy: Protecting Programs for an Aging Society
September - Active Aging
August - Women & Aging
July - Aging Independence
June - Mental Health Demands of an Aging Population
May - Honoring Older Americans this May
April - Careers in Social Work & Aging
March - Elder Abuse in the Headlines this March
February - GeroTech: Smart Technology & Aging Finally Connect
January - Alzheimers: America's Next Epidemic

Ripples 2010 December - Aging in Place: Safety, Services, and Affordability November - Caregiving: Challenges and Rewards October - Geriatric Social Workers as Policy Leaders September - Social Workers and the Department of Veterans Affairs August - Interdisciplinary Collaboration: An Essential Element in Geriatric Social Work July - Recognition and Impact Through Effective Communications June - Active Aging and the Arts May - Maturing Technology for the Aging Community April - Careers in Social Work and Aging March - Aging Workforce for an Aging Society February - Finance and the Aging Population January - Fitness and Nutrition Edition

Ripples, Volume 8 (2009) December - Year End Issue November - Focus on Care and Caregiving in National Caregiver's Month October - A Global Focus September - Pensions, Problems, and Plans August - Heated Debate Keeps Healthcare Hot Topic This Summer Volume 8, Issue 4 - Click Here Volume 8, Issue 3 - Click Here Volume 8, Issue 2 - Click Here Volume 8, Issue 1 - Click Here

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