Faced with increasing costs and fixed incomes, many of New Jersey's older adults are living on the edge of poverty. As professionals, you may come across older adults in this situation. The Elder Index is produced nationally, with state and local data available, to demonstrate the economic struggle of retirees in New Jersey. In this workshop, we will look at the research and discuss the reality of economic security for older New Jersey residents. We will also explore resources and solutions in this interactive webinar. [Elective for Foundation & Advanced Gerontology Certificate Program]
To earn CE credit, social workers must log in at the scheduled time, attend the entire course, and complete an online course evaluation. Certificates of completion will be emailed within 10 business days of course completion.
At the conclusion of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Describe the economic security challenges facing older adults in New Jersey with attention to age, socioeconomic status, and other factors that contribute to differences in economic well-being among diverse older adult populations.
- Explain the purpose and methodology of the Elder Economic Security Standard™ (Elder Index) and its relevance to assessing the economic needs of older adults.
- Recognize indicators of economic insecurity and financial vulnerability that professionals may encounter when working with older adults.
- Identify resources and support available to economically vulnerable older adults in New Jersey.
- Discuss the role of social workers in advocacy, social justice, and systems-level strategies to promote economic security and reduce inequities among older adults.