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Dear %$firstname$%
March is Social Work Month!
by Jeannie Krause-Taylor, MSW, LCSW, ACSW
Happy Social Work Month! The following is an excerpt from the National Association of Social Workers website.......
Each year, the National Association of Social Workers honors social workers across the country with National Professional Social Work Month. This important observance is an annual
opportunity for the profession to reflect on its history, celebrate the important work that is being done and look toward a promising future for all those social workers serve.
This year we are focusing on the future of social work and the need to recruit more social workers into the profession. Our recruiting focus for Social Work Month in 2009 -
Social Work: Purpose and Possibility - defines the social work profession. People who become social workers do so because they seek a purpose for their career, and recognize that there are many different paths where a social work degree might lead. We know that social workers are passionate, purpose-driven individuals who want to do an excellent service for individuals and communities.
I believe this sentiment truly describes the social workers of Pathways for Aging. Professional social workers have the opportunity to serve a wide variety of populations in their career. Our social workers have chosen to work with older adults and their families. Providing psychotherapy and/or care management surrounding both the physical and emotional issues related to aging and end-of-life decision-making, is our passion.
With the aging of our society, the profession anticipates needing even more professional social workers in the years ahead. We are fortunate to have a social work student, 2009 MSW candidate, Becky Schwantes, choose Pathways for her practicum (intership) as part of her training. Her career goals include providing mental health services to older adults. To this end, she is seeing some of our clients for individual counseling and she is assisting us in developing positive aging and bereavement programs which we will take bring to the community.
Becky has developed an on-line survey, enabling us to seek input from community organizations who may be interested in hosting a presentation. If you have not received a survey, and would like to, please contact us through our website, and one will be sent to you.
These are just a few of the ways social workers help members of our community; I hope you will join us in celebrating National Professional Social Work Month, by honoring the social workers you know during March.
Speaking Engagements:
- March 7, 2009 - Jeannie spoke on Feeling Good............About Aging at UMSL's event - Celebrating Women: Reinventing Ourselves After 50
- March 10, 2009 - End-of-Life Decision: Preparing for a Complex Future at Social Workers in Long Term Care
- April 2009 -Jeannie will present an all day workshop for professional Social Workers - Decisions at End-of-Life: Who Decides?
New Reduced Fee Service:
The Social Workers at Pathways for Aging are senstive to the needs of clients and caregivers impacted by the current state of the American Economy. If you feel you are unable to afford a comprehensive in-home assessment and just need to speak with a professional for some guidance, we are offering a one-time -
One hour Telephone Consultation for $75.
You will be asked to provide us with some information in advance to the scheduled telephone consultation, so we can make the best use of your time, and assist you in developing an action plan and focus your efforts in locating services and resources.
New Products:
Aromatherapy Soy Candles - we have recently obtained 3 varieties of soy candles, from AandL Candles, to help relax or energize you or the caregiver in your life. The candles will be sold for $12.00 + Tax & Shipping, through our website, or you can contact Jeannie directly at j.krausetaylor@pathwaysforaging.com
Stay tuned - more information to follow.
- Have you had THE Conversation regarding end-of-life care, with your family?
- Have you completed a Healthcare Directive & named a surrogate decision-maker or Healthcare POA
- Have you expressed your thoughts regarding quality of life?
- Click on the link above for more information about National Healthcare Decisions Day
Pathways for Aging Special Report:
Dying with Dignity - Whose Death Is It, Anyway?
Beyond the Living Will - Empowering the Patient in the Healthcare System
Dying with Dignity - Whose Death Is It, Anyway?
Beyond the Living Will - Empowering the Patient
in the Healthcare System
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by Jeannie Krause-Taylor, MSW, LCSW, ACSW
"How will you or a loved one die?"
This report examines some of the most common challenges with end-of-life issues. It explains the three main legal documents and how end-of-life decisions are made. Includes a checklist of what to consider and how to create your own Action Plan. Also includes eleven ways to be an advocate for yourself or a loved one and resolve conflicts in healthcare decisionmaking. Order your copy from the Products Page at PathwaysforAging.com HERE.
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Learn more about Becky - check the About page on our website. You will be hearing more from Becky in the upcoming months.
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Call us today at 314.361.3530 if you or a friend or family member needs help with an older adult.
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Pathways for Aging, Inc.
Helping you help the older adults
in your life.
Contact us at 314.361.3530
or e-mail us here.
Geriatric Care Management Psychotherapy
6614 Clayton Road, #235
St. Louis, Missouri 63117
How We Can Help
Personalized Care Management from the staff at Pathways for Aging provides:
Customized information about community resources to meet the needs of your loved one.
Peace of mind if you are separated from your loved one by geography or by a vacation or business trip.
Someone to act as your eyes and ears, and troubleshoots problems before they become crises.
A supportive advocate if you need to make life-altering decisions which impact quality-of-life, such as medical decisions, whether your loved one is able to continue independent living, when is it time to consider alternative housing, etc.
A professional to help with strained family relationships and negotiating difficult decisions.
Call us today at 314.361.3530 to see how we can help you. |
