Gayle Shier - who has written 2 posts on Chicago Bridge.
Gayle holds a Masters in Social Work and a Specialist in Aging Certificate from the University of Michigan School of Social Work's Geriatric Social Work Fellowship program. She currently works as project coordinator of transitional care programs at Rush University Medical Center's Older Adult Programs. Gayle also serves as University and Student Director of the Chicago Bridge.
The Census only comes once a decade, but its impact lasts far longer. Why is the Census important, particularly for older adults? How can we help our clients get counted while maintaining their security? Professionals in the field of aging are optimally situated to encourage older adults to participate in this exciting and valuable national event by advocating on behalf of Census 2010, explaining the process, and educating seniors about remaining safe from tricks.
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While America tunes in to A&E for an hour on Monday evening, an estimated 2 million Americans cannot escape hoarding by simply turning off their televisions. What effect does A&E?s Hoarders have on the nation?s perception of this professionally recognized compulsive disorder? Does it fight the stigma of hoarding, or does it sensationalize it into a source of entertainment?
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