By Josette Keelor Libraries are known for the free services they provide communities — from books, magazines and other media to programs like classes, workshops and children’s programs. When combined with other participating organizations, libraries can provide nearly...
Libraries represent an opportunity to place social workers with a full range of skills in proximity to people in need of social services.
The Joint Commission recently published a consumer education brochure on memory problems and dementia. The brochure, developed in collaboration with NASW, is part of the Joint Commission’s Speak Up™ initiative, which encourages consumers to play an active role in...
NASW continues its support for National Family Caregivers Month this November. This year’s theme, Family Caregivers—Now More Than Ever!, highlights family caregivers’ growing role in supporting people of all ages who live with chronic conditions or disabilities. NASW...
On November 8th, NASW - together with the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) and the Society for Social Work Leadership in Health Care (SSWLHC) - sent a joint letter to over 300 program chairs in social work programs around the country, encouraging them to...
By Rena Malai, News staff The National Coalition on Mental Health and Aging has developed talking points to ensure that older adults’ mental health is included in the national Community Conversations on Mental Health. NASW is a member of the coalition. The talking...
By Rena Malai, News staff Caring for an older adult can be a source of high stress, misunderstandings and conflict within families. The Association for Conflict Resolution has created a task force to help families deal with these issues instead of looking to the legal...
The Institute of Medicine (IOM) on September 12 released a new report, New Directions in Child Abuse and Neglect Research, that highlights advances made in understanding and treating child abuse and neglect over the past 20 years. Joan Levy Zlotnik, director of NASW's...