Bostonia: CADER Certified Firefighter Abdul Jabbar Muhammad (MSW’25) Shares His Journey to Achieve a Master of Social Work Degree
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 […]
BU Today: Professor Keefe Uses Her Aging Expertise to Analyze Nikki Haley’s “Grumpy Old Men” Campaign
Nikki Haley’s latest ad campaign targets President Biden and former President Trump, depicting them as “Grumpy Old Men.” The campaign aims to highlight similarities between the two rivals while questioning their mental fitness, but some may view it as ageist. In an interview with BU Today, Professor Bronwyn Keefe from BU School of Social Work […]
1/16: BUSSW Bedford Offers Free Workshop on Hoarding Behaviors in Older Adults
Hoarding is a chronic disorder that becomes more prevalent and severe with age. It is one of the most frequently occurring mental health disorders among older adults, yet many clinicians feel unprepared to help clients who hoard. The Bedford Campus at BU School of Social Work (BUSSW) will host a free workshop on how to […]
Professor Gómez & Colleagues Explore Financial Exploitation of Older Adults Through Betrayal Trauma Theory
When older adults are financially exploited, the harm is more than just monetary – especially when the perpetrators are their family members. Jennifer M. Gómez, an assistant professor at Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW), examines the ripple effect of financial victimization in an article in Aging & Mental Health coauthored by LaToya Hall […]
WCVB-TV News (ABC): Professor Byrne Shares Expertise on Rising Homelessness Among the Elderly
In an interview with WCVB-TV News (ABC) , Professor Thomas Byrne from BU School of Social Work discussed rising homelessness among the elderly, its causes, and recommended next steps state and federal governments can take to reduce and prevent it in the future. He encouraged those in power to emulate the successful approach of Veteran […]
BUSSW Researchers Examine Role of Palliative Social Work in Interprofessional Care Teams
Increased demand for palliative care has made it more important than ever for the interprofessional teams providing the care to collaborate at the highest level of efficiency and success. Researchers at Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) investigated the role palliative social workers play in these teams in a recent study that collected feedback […]
Professor Muroff & Keefe Deliver New Blended Hoarding Training to Boston City Employees
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 […]
CADER News: CADER’s Certificate in Behavioral Health in Aging Goes National Through Partnership with NCOA
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 […]
5/9: Older Adult Behavioral Health Conference Co-Organized by Prof. Keefe
A leading expert in older adult behavioral health and steering committee member of the MA Older Adult Behavioral Health Network, Bronwyn Keefe of BU School of Social Work (BUSSW) is co-organizer of an upcoming conference addressing social and mental health in older adults. The conference, “Healing in Community: Promoting Social Connection and Mental Wellbeing among […]
3/30: Nandy Barbosa (MSW’23) Featured at Careers on Aging Panel Cosponsored by CADER
Nandy Barbosa (SSW’23), a recent MSW graduate from Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW), is a featured panelist at a virtual event on social work careers in aging hosted by the Older Adult Behavioral Health Network and three partner schools: BUSSW, Simmons University and Salem State University. The event is part of an initiative […]