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CARES Professional Development Day
Friday, May 3
9:00 am - 12:00 pm (EDT)
Ethical Dilemmas in Working with Older Adults
A free professional development event for Greater MetroWest agency staff who work with older adults.
Speaker: Stephen Sidorsky, LCSW, Continuing Education Instructor, Rutgers School of Social Work
The population of older adults is growing, changes are occurring in cultural norms and beliefs and in the definition of family, and costly medical technologies are extending lives. As welcome as these changes may be, they also pose challenges to professionals who work with older adults.
This program will present a working model of ethical practice. Through case studies and examples, we will explore the issues of individual autonomy, “quality of life vs. quantity of life,” competence, confidentiality, and balancing the needs of the older adult with those of their family and the community.
The Rutgers School of Social Work will provide Continuing Education Hours (CEHs) – 2.0 Ethics.
Registration is now closed. Questions? Contact Mara Gellman at [email protected] or (973) 929-3096.
Sponsored by Greater MetroWest CARES of Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ.
The Hy & Sadi Sussman Fund for Elder Care and Aging in Place is providing funding for this program.
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- Backpacks, luggage, or large purses will not be allowed inside. We encourage you not to bring a bag, if possible, or to bring a very small bag. All bags will be subject to search.
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