Making Sense of S.I.L.V.E.R. Research
Making Sense of S.I.L.V.E.R. Research
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"Making Sense of S.I.L.V.E.R.* Research" is a webinar series, designed for everyone! It presents a recent, relevant research study in clear, understandable language, with time for you to ask questions.
This event is supported by funding from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research. NIDILRR is a Center within the Administration for Community Living (ACL), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The contents of this project do not necessarily represent the policy of NIDILRR, ACL, HHS, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Gov.
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Explores critical issues surrounding aging and serious mental health conditions, with episodes addressing the effects of wellbeing interventions on older adults, the physical health decline in middle-aged adults with serious mental health conditions, and programs aimed at promoting recovery and community support for older adults.
“Making Sense of S.I.L.V.E.R.* Research” is a webinar series, designed for everyone! It presents a recent, relevant research study in clear, understandable language, with time for you to ask questions.
This event is supported by funding from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research. NIDILRR is a Center within the Administration for Community Living (ACL), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The contents of this project do not necessarily represent the policy of NIDILRR, ACL, HHS, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Gov.
“Enhancing Behavioral Health Competencies for Senior Center Staff Through Workforce Development and Training” with Bronwyn Keefe MSW, MPH, PhDMaking Sense of S.I.L.V.E.R.* Research is a webinar series, designed for everyone! It presents a recent, relevant research study in clear, understandable language, with time for you to ask questions. “Enhancing Behavioral Health Competencies for Senior Center Staff Through Workforce Development and Training” with Bronwyn Keefe PhD, MSW, MPH This webinar describes an online certificate program in Behavioral Health and Aging offered by the Center for Aging and Disability Education and Research at Boston University School of Social Work in collaboration with the National Council on Aging to increase senior center staff knowledge and skills. A total of 228 staff at Senior Centers in Illinois, Florida, and Wisconsin completed the online certificate program. This presentation will cover: 1. The extent to which training participants mastered the competencies needed for effective practice 2. Knowledge and skills gained from the training program 3. Senior Centers’ capacity to identify and refer older adults to mental health services 4. Organizational changes related to behavioral health programming with older adults. Bronwyn Keefe, PhD, MSW, MPH is Boston University School of Social Work’s (BUSSW) Assistant Dean of Workforce and Professional Development, Research Associate Professor, and Director of BUSSW’s Center for Aging and Disability Education and Research (CADER). Keefe has been funded on many behavioral health projects, focusing on building the capacity of providers and communities in understanding the importance of mental health, substance use, and developing age-friendly initiatives to improve the lives of older adults.*Supporting Individuals to Live as Vibrant Elders in Recovery
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