Misson Statement

The Institute for Geriatric Social Work (IGSW) is dedicated to Strengthening the Workforce for an Aging Society Through Educational Innovation, Workforce Change, and Research. Located at Boston University School of Social Work, IGSW builds upon the School's historical commitment to the aging field and current strength in gerontological teaching, research and training.

New Courses

ISP Course: Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias

ISP Course: Working with Informal Caregivers

P&G Course: Ageism in the New Millennium

P&G Course: Supportive Housing for an Aging Society

New Publications

A Statewide Training Program to Promote Workforce Development in Aging

Training Retired Social Workers: Experience and Innovation to Serve the Aging Population

Press Releases

IGSW and CalSWEC Training Will Improve Elder Mental Health Services

Mass. Office of Elder Affairs and IGSW Renew Partnership for Crucial Workforce Training

Institute for Geriatric Social Work (IGSW) at Boston University to Provide Training to 468 Practitioners Across the State of Massachusetts through the Massachusetts Elder Mental Health Training Collaborative

IGSW Online Training Programs: 

An Overview

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