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We provide high-quality, innovative tools and training so health and social services professionals and organizations can meet the diverse, ever-changing needs of individuals and communities.

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Behavioral Health in Aging Certificate

This newly revised 5-course certificate program explores the major mental health conditions and substance use concerns facing older adults, as well as the importance of promoting mental wellness, resilience, and suicide prevention.

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Whether you’re looking for an expert trainer to educate your workforce, or you are an experienced practitioner who wants to share your expertise, our supportive, forward-looking community of practice will provide the resources you need.

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Elisa (Lisa) Fagan Walts, MSW, LICSW, CDP, CMDCP

Lisa graduated from Boston University School of Social Work Master’s Program with a primary interest in addressing the unique needs of older adults with cognitive impairment, neurological disorders, and dementia.

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CADER

Center for Aging & Disability Education & Research

Our Signature Program

Dedicated to strengthening the workforce that provides health and social services to older adults and people with disabilities, CADER is a national leader in creating comprehensive online training for individuals and organizations.

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Success Stories

95%

of learners agreed or strongly agreed that the course helped them learn to communicate with people who have Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias

See Evaluation Report / Massachusetts EOEA Certificate Training Initiative - Full Report (2023)

97%

of learners agreed or strongly agreed that this course effectively taught them to identify how culture, ethnicity, and health literacy impact care transitioning.

See Evaluation Report / New York State Case Management Certificate Training Program - Full Report (2022)

98%

felt that the training improved their ability to identify key risk factors associated with suicide among older adults.

See Evaluation Report / Prevention and Identification of Behavioral Health Issues in Older Adults: Skill Development among Clergy Members (2017-2019)

94%

agreed or strongly agreed that the training enhanced their ability to identify stressors and barriers faced by immigrants and refugees.

See Evaluation Report / Strengthening Age Friendly Communities: Addressing Behavioral Health Concerns in Older Adults (2017-2019)

95%

agreed or strongly agreed that the training enhanced their ability to explain how the assessment process supports choice, self-determination, and participation.

See Evaluation Report / Connecticut Online Training Programs (2019)

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We found CADER’s Person-Centered Case Management (PCCM) certificate to be a robust program our staff could use for professional development,” says Vaudreuil. “We assessed the program to see if its content was accessible and digestible for people who might not be very familiar with case management and felt its pace and in-depth curriculum was a great match with the topics of our CMAT program."

Joe Vaudreuil, Tri-Valley, Inc., an Aging Services Access Point (ASAP) on the course Person-Centered Case Management (PCCM) Certificate

We went to The Network because we knew they could deliver evidenced-based training tailored to our specific population and needs. The team was so helpful. They asked all the right questions to come up with the right trainer for us."

Jacqueline Maher, LICSW, Dimock Center of Boston, Integrated Behavioral Health

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