Research shows that loneliness follows a U-shaped pattern that peaks in young adulthood and old age, and the rate of loneliness has increased in the last five years. While young adults experience high levels of loneliness due to life transitions exacerbated by the digital age’s constant connectivity and comparison culture, older adults may face loneliness […]
Abdul Jabbar Muhammad (MSW’25) talked to BU’s Bostonia about his experiences as a firefighter and how they shaped his decision to pursue certification from the Center for Aging Education & Research (CADER) at BU School of Social Work (BUSSW). After completing CADER courses, Muhammad enrolled in the School’s MSW Pathways onboarding program before starting his […]
Hoarding disorder is a serious behavioral issue that affects millions of individuals. However, it wasn’t well understood until the 1990s when researchers including Gail Steketee, the former dean of Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW), led systematic studies that dispelled early conceptions of the condition. Since then, research on hoarding has grown significantly thanks […]
The Center for Aging and Disability Education and Research (CADER) at Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) joins forces with the National Council on Aging (NCOA) to bring CADER’s Behavioral Health in Aging Certificate to community-based senior centers nationwide. The partnership will support professionals who work with older adults by providing the necessary tools […]