Boots on the Ground ROUNDTABLE
LiveOn NY’s Boots on the Ground Roundtable (BOTGR) is a virtual supportive solution-driven space for direct aging service professionals and others serving older adults throughout the State. Through our Boots on the Ground Roundtable professionals will obtain and share Innovative ideas, resources, information, and network with other professionals in an effort to stay connected and work collaboratively to continue serving older New Yorkers.
During these meetings, attendees have the opportunity to practice self care, hear a brief presentation on a timely and relevant topic, and connect. *Licensed Master Social Workers (LMSW) and Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW) will also have opportunities to earn Continuing Education Contact Hours. However, please note, to be awarded Continuing Education Contact Hour, LMSW or LCSW MUST be present for the whole educational session and complete an evaluation form that includes full name as seen in license, license type (i.e. LMSW or LCSW), and license number.
Please note: We will be recording presentations and it will be available for future reference.
If you are interested in learning more about the work group and/or joining, please contact Kim Lerner at klerner@liveon-ny.org.
*Council of Senior Centers and Services, Inc. d/b/a LiveOn NY, SW CPE is recognized by New York State Education Department’s (SED) State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #0414.
Upcoming Virtual Gatherings and Topics
Date: Friday, April 26, 2024
Time: 11:00am-12:00pm
Topic: Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia
Past Virtual Gatherings and Topics
Date: Friday, March 22nd, 2024
Time: 11:00am-12:00pm
Topic: Speak Up, Speak Out: Testimony 101
Speakers: Wendell Walters, Manager for Policy & Advocacy at the Osborne Center for Justice Across Generations with Christina Green, Director of Supportive Housing at Osborne, and Judy Clark, Community Justice Advocate at Hour Children
Speakers: NYC’s DSS/HRA Community Engagement Unit
Learn more about PACE: Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly from Centerlight Healthcare
Speakers: Carolyn Stern, Director of Outreach and Strategic Initiatives, Center for Hearing and Communication; Michele DiStefano, AuD, Director of Audiology, Center for Hearing and Communication
Presentation: City Advocacy Training
Speaker: Kevin J. Kiprovski, Director of Public Policy, LiveOn NY
Presentation: Stipendiary Programs: A Resource to Help Your Clients Age at Home
Speakers:
Carolyn Winter, Executive Director & NY Team Lead, Private Foundation Services at JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Gillian Francis, Executive Director, Isaac H. Tuttle Fund
Nancy Wackstein, MSW, Adjunct Field Instructor, Fordham Graduate School of Social Service
Self-Care Exercise: Healthy Holiday Culinary Demonstration with Plant Powered Metro New York
Presentation: Caring for Your Mind, Body, and Spirit with Nutrition and Wellness Consultant, Elizabeth Madison
Share-Out: Celebration Time: 2022 in Review
Description: Join us for our last call of 2022 to celebrate the connections, successes, and triumphs of this amazing aging service field. Come prepared to share the lessons learned, best practices, and successes of your team and program.
Presentation: Supporting Clients & Companion Animal Pets
Speakers: Animal Haven, PAWS NY, and Search and Care
*1 Contact Hour for New York State Licensed Master Social Workers (LMSW) & Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW)
Self-Care Exercise: Reflection Time: What kind of world do you want to live in as you continue to age?
Panel Discussion : Growing Within the Field of Aging Panel Discussion with Katherine Martinez, LMSW, President/CEO, Neighborhood SHOPP; Shehila Stephens, Senior Director of Programs, Encore Community Services; Michael Velez, MSW, Director of Case Management & Friendly Visiting Program, RiseBoro Community Partnership; and Karen Taylor, Program Director, Selfhelp Northridge/Brulene/Southridge NORC Program.