UNCW Gerontology Program

Job Opening See the Project C.A.R.E. position: https://lnkd.in/efEUtkF8

Job Opening Service Operations, Division of Aging, NC Department of Health and Human Services is hiring a Healthy Aging Specialist. This position will be .5 health promotion and .5 nutrition. Please share as you see fit. Thank you! https://lnkd.in/ejtjR7Gj

Interested in joining the Cape Fear Council of Governments Area Agency on Aging team as our Aging Specialist? https://lnkd.in/eDB6ZTnJ Title: Aging Specialist Department: Area Agency on Aging FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Revised Date: September 2024 Hiring Range: $47,552 – $49,942

Aging in Place provides the perfect link between Occupational Therapy & Gerontology! Check out this story from the September 2024 Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity Newsletter: Occupational Therapy & Affordable Housing: The Perfect Match Abby, a student at Methodist University, spent the summer here at Cape Fear Habitat doing research as part of her Doctor of Occupational Therapy program. Her research and skills fit perfectly with Habitat’s Critical Home Repair Program, which serves primarily seniors and provides critical repairs to make homes safer and more livable. She and Repair Program Manager, Roger, worked closely together, visiting the homes of Repair clients and talking with them about their needs and experiences. "She was a tremendous help to the Repair team," Roger said, "in discovering and meeting the needs of our homeowners." Occupational Therapy (OT) may not sound like the typical Habitat focus, but it fits into the homeownership program perfectly. “In housing,” Abby said, “we look at accessibility and usability of the house for the person. Occupational therapy’s main focus is enhancing independence in all aspects of your life.” Even the simplest tasks, like brushing your teeth or getting dressed, are OT considerations. When looking at the Habitat model of affordable housing, Abby highlights the beauty of low-cost modifications, even as simple as adding a chair rail along a wall for someone who is visually impaired. In Abby’s three months at Cape Fear Habitat, she implemented a needs assessment for seniors and disabled Repair clients; wrote up ways to modify construction sites for those with disabilities or medical conditions; created educational material for home modifications; and found additional resources for fall risk and prevention Cape Fear Habitat may not be able to perform. Looking to make OT-aligned improvements to your home? Abby’s list of safety tips is a great place to start! Arrange your furniture in ways that prevent tripping, falling, or bumping into pieces. Get rid of environmental tripping hazards like rugs, or attach them to the floor or wall. Rearrange your cabinets so that your most used things are at eye-level to avoid reaching outside your base of support. Ensure each room is well-lit, and consider installing nightlights or motion sensor lights to avoid accidents at night. Consider your own personal safety by installing grab bars, ramps, and more as needed. Cape Fear Habitat is thankful to Abby for the work she’s done in improving our construction department—we can’t wait to see what she does next! If you’re looking to learn more about what Cape Fear Habitat can do for you, whether it be offering affordable homeownership or installing safety features in your home through our Critical Home Repair Program, click here. If you have a skill you’ve developed over your career, like Abby, that you think could benefit Cape Fear Habitat, visit our website to learn more!

Free webinar: Understanding Guardianship: Independence, Autonomy, and Alternatives

Job opening for an Underserved Victim Advocate position. The deadline to submit a resume and cover letter is August 14, 2024. https://g.co/kgs/pgqoYYh #jobopening #careersinaging

New Hanover County is seeking a dynamic and experienced Nutrition Services Program Manager to join our team and lead the Senior Resource Center’s (SRC) nutrition programs and initiatives. This essential role is dedicated to improving nutritional access for older adults, ensuring high-quality services, and implementing innovative solutions. As a critical member of the SRC leadership team, the Nutrition Services Program Manager will provide outstanding leadership and management, driving the advancement of the organization’s strategic Master Aging Plan. The focus is on the effective and efficient delivery of services, enhancing customer satisfaction, and achieving strategic goals. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the health and well-being of our community’s older adults while contributing to a supportive and growth-oriented work environment. To learn more about the SRC, visit SRC.nhcgov.com Qualified individuals can apply at NHCgov.com https://lnkd.in/eEXj886m #jobopening #careersinaging

Super proud of Anna and all our Spring 2024 graduates!

Gracie Ellington presented a poster session on her Master of Science in Applied Gerontology final project entitled, "Comparing Objective and Subjective Indices of Quality of Care between Medicare and Medicaid-based Skilled Nursing Facilities: A Preliminary Qualitative Study", at the Southern Gerontological Society Annual Meeting and Conference in Greenville, SC on April 2, 2024. The SGS board recognized the quality of her study and presentation, and overall value of her project, and awarded Gracie First Place for the SGS Student Poster Award. Gracie was given a Certificate of Achievement and monetary award for this honor. Way to go Gracie! #uncwgerontology

Join us this Friday, March 1 for "Daring to Care: Diverse Perspectives on End-of-Life Planning & Decision Making" with Dr. Aparna Gupta from the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization