Evaluation Report
This summary report highlights our partnership with the University of Vermont to develop and implement the Vermont Learning Enhancement in Aging Program (LEAP). The goal of the program was to increase the age-friendly workforce of health and social service professionals that serve older adults in the rural communities of Vermont. Learners gained skills and confidence through the program and reported that the training will improve their work with older Vermonters.
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Evaluation Report
CADER partnered with the University of Vermont to develop and implement the Vermont Learning Enhancement in Aging Program (LEAP). The goal of the program was to increase the age-friendly workforce of health and social service professionals that serve older adults in the rural communities of Vermont. Learners gained skills and confidence through the program and reported that the training will improve their work with older Vermonters.
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Conference Presentation
Dr. Bronwyn Keefe and Annalee Wilson joined Tri-Valley, Inc. at the American Society on Aging’s (ASA) 2025 On Aging Conference to present on the Case Management Accelerated Training (CMAT) program, an 11-week case management professional development program. CMAT prepares individuals for case management positions through high-quality and comprehensive case management education and training.
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Conference Presentation
Dr. Bronwyn Keefe, Annalee Wilson, and Megan Nizza presented at the American Society on Aging’s (ASA) 2025 On Aging Conference on a three-component behavioral health in aging initiative implemented in partnership with Salem for All Ages. The presentation featured outcomes from a media campaign, workshops for older adults, and workforce training.
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Evaluation Report
This evaluation report presents findings from a three-component behavioral health in aging initiative implemented in partnership with Salem for All Ages (Massachusetts). Older adults who attended workshops indicated that they learned strategies for supporting their well-being. Professionals who completed CADER's Behavioral Health in Aging certificate program gained key skills that will enable them to better support older adults with behavioral health concerns.
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Evaluation Report
To create a No Wrong Door (NWD) workforce that is prepared to support clients navigating the aging and disability networks, NYSOFA partnered with CADER to develop two custom training courses and implement pre-existing CADER programs. 465 information and assistance specialists and options counselors participated in the training initiative. Learners gained key skills and demonstrated increased workforce readiness upon completing the training.
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Conference Presentation
Boston University Office of Research event in January 2025 on "How Social Policies Shape Our Lives from Birth to Old Age" with CADER Director and Assistant Dean for Workforce Development, Bronwyn Keefe, PhD, MPH, MSW and colleagues from Boston University School of Social Work.
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Conference Presentation
BUSSW presentation by Megan Nizza, MSW, PhD candidate, and Bronwyn Keefe, PhD, MPH, MSW at the Society for Social Work Research Conference in Seattle, Washington in January 2025.
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Conference Presentation
BUSSW presentation by Jordana Muroff, PhD, LICSW, Megan Nizza, LMSW, PhD candidate, and Bronwyn Keefe, PhD, MPH, MSW at the Society for Social Work Research Conference in Seattle, Washington, January 2025.
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Evaluation Report
Through our partnership with the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA), CADER continues to offer a customized six-course Person-Centered Case Management Certificate Program to ensure that New York case managers are equipped with the knowledge and skills to provide quality services to older adults. Participants learned about performing assessments, identifying resources, providing person-centered care, and other relevant skills.
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