Stockton Center On Successful Aging Initiative

On Thursday, March 29th at 7:00pm the Stockton Center on Successful Aging Initiative and the Notre Dame Club of South Jersey will present a Hesburgh Lecture on Aging Successfully in the Alton Audi-torium (located on campus behind the Arts and Science Building). The lecture will be presented by Dr. Cin-dy Bergeman, Chair and Professor of Psychology at the University of Notre Dame.

The lecture will encourage the audience to ponder such questions as: How long will we live? Why do some individuals manage to main-tain high self-esteem, good physi-cal health, and a positive outlook despite facing the same adversities that lead others to give up, get sick or lose hope? Bergeman will ex-plore the psychosocial and health attributes that help one overcome the risks and challenges associated with aging.

Bergeman, a behavioral geneti-cist, is an expert on the topic of psy-chological resilience. Her program of research centers on the genetic

and environmental factors that con-tribute to individual differences in the aging process, with the ultimate goal of disentangling the complex interactions that contribute to more optimal outcomes in later life.

The Hesburgh Alumni Lectures began in the spring of 1986 as a se-ries of educational programs spon-sored by the Notre Dame Alumni As-sociation in alumni clubs across the country, in recognition of President Emeritus Father Theodore M. Hes-burgh’s personal example as a life-long learner, and as an expression of the great affection and respect he has earned around the world. Notre Dame clubs throughout the U.S. are celebrating Father Ted’s 90th birth-day this spring by sponsoring a vari-ety of community service projects.

Dr. Bergeman’s lecture is par-ticularly related to the ideals of the Hesburgh lectures and the service projects because engagement in lifelong learning and community ac-tivities are two of the strongest pre-scriptions for “success” in the later years.

This is not the first time RSCNJ has co-sponsored a Hesburgh Lecture with the Notre Dame Club of South Jersey. In April of 2005 the lecture featured Notre Dame Econ-omist Dr. Teresa Ghilarducci who discussed The Promise and Perils of Social Security: The Attack on Retire-ment. Stockton Professor of Eco-nomics and Gerontology Elizabeth Elmore has organized both events in her role as Hesburgh Chair for the Notre Dame Club of South Jersey.

The lecture is free and open to the public. For more information go to http://www.stockton.edu/aging-center, or call (609) 652-4512. See details on Bergeman’s presentation topic at: http://al.nd.edu/about-arts-and-letters/news/nd-resource-americans-living-longer-but-can-we-live-better. To learn about activities of the ND alumni club see: http://alumni.nd.edu/~ndc_snj/.

Aging Successfully Lecture: First Event For Proposed Stockton Center

The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey

In This Issue First Event - Hesburgh Lecture 1Center Leadership and Background 2 - 3Focus On Education 4 - 5

Volume 1, Number 1, March 2007Focus On Service 6Focus On Research 7

Kudos...to Recent Gerontology Certificate RecipientsElise Gottesman recently won the Society on Aging of NJ’s Famighetti Scholarship, which

acknowledges a student who makes a difference in the lives of NJ seniors through a research project or internship. Elise was nominated for her work on two projects - teaching seniors how to use computers and providing services to Holocaust survivors.

Stacy Hoogsteden was recently accepted to MS Occupational Therapy programs at Columbia University and NYU. Stacy did her Gerontology Internship at Seashore Gardens

Living Center last semester.

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Center Leadership and Background

Welcome to what we hope will be the first of many issues of the Stockton Center on Successful Aging Newsletter. This first issue introduces the initiatives currently underway to develop a Stockton Center that will act as a catalyst for research, educa-tion, and service related to aging. We hope that the information provided here will encourage interested individuals to contact us and consider becoming involved in various facets of the Center.

As most readers know major changes in population demographics are occurring in the U.S. and abroad. Population aging, accelerated by the aging of the baby boom generation (70 million strong), requires that our society change how we view aging, and what we do about it. The social and economic implications of an aging popula-tion - and of the baby boom in particular - are likely to be profound for both individu-als and society, says Census Bureau Director Louis Kincannon (U.S. Dept. of Census, 2005). Right at our doorstep, along Jimmie Leeds Road, there is evidence of the shift-ing demographics and needs as several assisted living facilities, nursing homes, and adult daycare centers have cropped up almost overnight. Further down the road in Smithville and other areas of the township there are thousands of new older adult residents in “Active Adult” communities.

The seeds for this Center initiative have been germinating for some time. Indeed, the gerontology program has over the years sponsored conferences and workshops, and partnered with community organizations. Yet, the nature of our program, hav-ing no staff with primary appointments in gerontology, has limited our capacity and resources.

In recent years, both President Herman Saatkamp and Provost David Carr have recognized the opportunity for expansion and began to encourage the development of a Center on Aging as Stockton strategically shifts its attention to a variety of com-munity partnerships. The idea gained momentum with the hiring of Dean Cheryl Kaus (Social and Behavioral Science) as well as six other faculty or administrators with ad-vanced degrees in aging.

This brings us to the present – there is clear community need for action on aging, higher education can serve as a community change agent, and Stockton has historical strength in gerontology and a recent infusion of new experts in the field. So, the time is right for us to enhance our efforts. In recognizing the need for action, beginning in January, Provost Carr has funded an accelerated effort – course releases for the in-terim director, a part-time assistant, modest expense budget, and support for faculty development projects during the summer months (totaling approximately $9,000).

Our goal is to produce a 5-year Center development plan based on careful stra-tegic planning, and receive formal approval for the Center at the September Meeting of Stockton’s Board of Trustees. In recognition of tight state and institutional budgets, we have also been encouraged to produce some deliverables by the end of the sum-mer. This newsletter is one of those “deliverables” and describes our current “Plan and Produce” strategy. We hope you enjoy!

Best wishes, Dave Burdick, Ph.D.Professor of Psychology, SCOSAi DirectorAn excellent report on the aging of our population: U.S. Dept. of Census (2006). 65+ in the U.S.: 2005. Online:

http://www.nia.nih.gov/NewsAndEvents/PressReleases/PR2006030965PlusReport.htm

Staff MemberAnita Beckwith is SCOSAi’s new part-time staff member, responsible for newsletter and web-site design and pro-duction, database manage-ment, and oversight of various SCOSAi projects. Anita was founder and director of the HBA, a non-profit environmen-tal educational organization; taught vocational horticulture at ACIT, where she was named “Teacher of the Year” in 2001 for her work in re-developing a horticulture program; and now owns and operates Florawoods Designs, a graphic arts and photography business. Thanks to the Honors Center Director Mike Hozik for providing Anita someplace to ‘hang her hat’ until dedicated space for the center is located.

Student Assistants

Alanna Pisani Senior Psychology Major, Galloway Township Senior Services

Leslie Lykes Senior Biology Major, Sunrise Assisted Living of Galloway

Gina MaguireJunior Sociology & Anthropol-ogy Major, Funding Sources

Roseanne FisherSenior Psychology Major, Atlantic County Nutrition Sites

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Service Initiatives - Christa Caldarale-Ahearn, Chair Christa Caldarale-Ahearn, RN, MS, received her Masters of Nursing from the Rutgers School of Nurs-

ing in 2000. She is Owner and Chief Executive Officer of Generations Adult Day Health Services, LLC in Somers Point. Generations is a regular host to Stockton interns and practicum students. Christa is an Ad-junct Instructor for the Gerontology Program, teaching our “Intro” course for the past several semesters.

The SCOSA Service Initiative will seek to leverage the major resources that Stockton can offer as a community partner: through our faculty expertise and service learning students from their courses; through other student initiatives, clubs, and Greek organizations; and through older adult serving as resources in SCOSAi sponsored service projects.

SCOSA¡ Advisory BoardAn Advisory Board of approximately 12 members will play an integral role in planning and operating the Center. Commitments to serve on this board are currently being obtained.

The following community leaders have already signed on:

Howard Berger, Chair, Atlantic County Senior Citizens Advisory Board (Northfield)Beth Bozzelli, Executive Director, Cape May County Office on Aging (Rio Grande)Charles Burton, Vice President for Community Operations, Family Service Association (Hamilton Township)Christa Caldarale-Ahearn, President and CEO, Generations Adult Day Health Services (Somers Point)David Delaney, Public Affairs Specialist, Social Security Administration (Egg Harbor Township)Carla Dow, Director, Galloway Township Department of Senior and Social Services (Galloway Township)Jennie Echo, Coordinator of Senior Services, Family Service Association (Hamilton Township)John Emge, Executive Director, United Way of Atlantic County (Galloway Township)Marilu Gagnon, Director, Atlantic County Division of Intergenerational Services (Northfield)Joanne Leichte, Director of Community Outreach, Southern Ocean County Hospital (Manahawkin)

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Education Initiatives - Christine Ferri, Chair Dr. Ferri, Assistant Professor of Psychology, joined the Stockton faculty in 2005 after earning her

Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Duke University and completing a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Gero-psychology at the UMDNJ School of Osteopathic Medicine. She is Co-Vice President for Education of the Society on Aging of New Jersey, and faculty advisor to Stockton’s Chapter of the Psi Chi Honor Society in Psychology.

The Education Initiative plans to enhance learning opportunities for Stockton students, local health care professionals, and older adults. We are working to increase enrollment in the gerontology certificate program by recruiting students from introductory courses in the social and natural sciences. The gerontology curriculum will be evaluated by an external reviewer along with student input to ensure that we are meeting the needs and interests of those students who are earning the certificate.

Research Initiatives - Lisa Cox, Chair Dr. Cox, Associate Professor, and Coordinator of Stockton’s Social Work Program received her Ph.D.

in Social Work and Social Policy and a graduate Certificate in Aging Studies from Virginia Common-wealth University’s School of Social Work and School of Allied Health. Her research interests include the intersection of health issues with gerontology, spirituality, and family.

A core SCOSAi principle is that basic research is the foundation for education, and that synthesis of research and education is necessary to develop effective service programs. The SCOSAi research initia-tive will serve as a catalyst for aging research by Stockton faculty and students, and in collaboration with partners from community agencies and other universities. The research committee will also encourage publication of results from vari-ous center sponsored programs. Dr. Cox notes that her position on the College-wide Personnel Committee gives her an excellent vantage by which to identify faculty, not currently involved in the gerontology program, who have conducted age-related research, or who have potential to do so and who might wish to affiliate with the center. In our Fall issue, Dr. Cox will further elaborate on the research objectives of the center, and we will begin to describe center-sponsored or age-related research at Stockton, as well as funding and support opportunities to encourage future research.

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Focus On Education

Our first collaboration with Stockton’s office of Professional Development & Continuing Ed. for Health Sciences & Human Services (PDCE-HSHS) helps us build working relationships with area agencies and professionals, which in turn can help us develop more internships and job prospects for our undergraduates.

We are also excited about initi-ating educational opportunities for older adults living in nearby com-munities and health care facilities, by bringing seniors to Stockton, and by “bringing Stockton to them”. Currently, we are working with the Atlantic County Division of Inter-generational Services to develop programs at the county’s senior nutrition sites, and with Sunrise As-sisted Living of Galloway on a gen-eral education program in its facility in Pomona. We hope to extend this program as a model for Sunrise fa-cilities across the country. We have plans for education programs on topics related to health, health care and changes associated with aging. However, we also plan to arrange for educational series that tap into the expertise of Stockton faculty across the college, including local history, social and cultural topics, arts and music and the sciences. Educational opportunities with older adults will not be limited to the classroom - we look forward to integrating seniors into community service projects organized by Stockton as well as es-tablishing discussion groups before or after performances at the Stock-ton Performing Arts Center.

If you have ideas, input or sug-gestions for the education com-mittee, please contact me anytime at 609-626-6040 or christine.ferri@stockton.edu.

Continuing Professional Education

Clinician’s Classroom Spring Series Celebrating Older Americans Month

SCOSA has organized its first of-ferings of continuing education for the professional community in col-laboration with Stockton’s Office of Professional Development and Con-tinuing Education for Health Sci-ences and Human Services. The se-ries, to run throughout the month of May, will consider important issues related to work with older clients. Thank you to PDCE-HSHS Director Cynthia Sosnowski and her staff for their support of SCOSAi develop-ment and programs.

The series includes the follow-ing workshops; all run from 9am-12noon at Stockton’s Carnegie Li-brary Center in Atlantic City.

For details and registration infor-mation online: http://www.stockton.edu/agingcenter or call 609.652.�959.

Thursday, May 10th, Treating Late Life Depression: Rewards and Challenges, (Christine Ferri, PhD., Stockton Assistant Professor of Psy-chology) Clinical depression is not a normal part of aging. However, when older adults are depressed, there are multiple barriers to accu-rate diagnosis and effective treat-ment. The workshop will include a review of distinctive characteristics of depression in older adults and suggest specific techniques for eval-uation and treatment.

Thursday, May 17th, Sexuality and Aging (Elizabeth G. Calamidas, Ph.D., Stockton Associate Professor and Coordinator of Public Health).

Sexuality is an integral part of human existence and is continually shaped by physical, psychological, social, and cultural influences. This interactive workshop will address the special challenges facing clinicians and providers in dealing with the sexuality of their elderly clients.

Wednesday, May 23rd, Older Adults and Substance Abuse: Current Issues, Future Concern (Erma Polly Williams, MRE, Program Specialist for the Aging, Division of Addiction Services, New Jersey Department of Human Services.) This presentation will give an overview of the current status of substance abuse among older adults including prevalence; the various dimensions of use and abuse; the medical, psychological and social impact; and the range of initiatives that are needed to adequately address the problem. The impact of the aging of “baby boomers” upon substance abuse service systems will also be discussed.

Thursday, May 31st, Communicating with Older Clients: Overcoming I n f o r m a t i o n P r o c e s s i n g Deficits (David C. Burdick, Ph.D., Stockton Professor of Psychology, Coordinator of Gerontological S t u d i e s ) . U n d e r s t a n d i n g t h e sensory, perceptual, and cognitive capacities of clients serves as a crucial foundation for effectively working with seniors. The core of the session shall be devoted to various means of compensating for and overcoming potential communication deficits so that they do not hinder our attempts to effectively work with older clients, patients, and co-workers.

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Stockton’s library maintains an extensive collection of books, periodicals, and media holdings related to the study of aging. Professionals and other service providers are welcome to come in to use the library, and can also receive a library account in order to check

out materials, and acquire materials online via the library web-site. The library’s helpful staff can assist you in finding materials on subjects of interest. In addition, members of SCOSAi’s leadership team can provide suggestions. If you have a more extensive project and with

enough advanced notice, student research assistance can be arranged through SCOSAi. Information on the library can be obtained online under “Online Resources” at www.stockton.edu or by calling (609) 652-4346.

For Professionals: Library & Media Resources

Education For Undergraduates:There are many reasons that undergraduates from a variety of fields should consider taking one or more courses in ag-ing, and perhaps completing the gerontology certificate. U.S. Labor Department statistics consistently show that jobs in fields related to aging will be particularly abundant for the near future as baby boomers age during the next three decades.

Stockton’s Gerontology (GERO) Supporting Study is a 20 credit interdisciplinary certificate program that involves stu-dents and faculty from across the College. Students may earn the gerontology certificate in conjunction with any major; some non-matriculated students come to Stockton just to complete the GERO certificate to enhance their job perfor-mance and/or credentials in this growing field. Since its inception, the program has granted over 500 certificates, mak-ing it the most productive undergraduate gerontology program in the state. For further information, go to http://www.stockton.edu/agingcenter.

2007 Summer and Fall Gerontology Courses Offered At StocktonCourse ID Title Instructor Day Times NotesSummerGERO 1100-191 Intro to Gerontology Aaronson L Man. Orient: 5/15

1130AM-0230PMAddl Mtgs: 5/22, 6/5, 6/12 1130AM-0230PM

GERO 2292-401 Aging and the Family Hines-Smith S TR 1130AM-0230PM X: SOWK 2292-401

GERO 2707-291 Aging and Health Calamidas E TBA Man. Orient: 5/15 1130AM-0230PM

Addl Mtgs: 7/11 1130AM-1245PM

GERO 3616-101 Aging and Mental Health Ferri C MTWR 1130AM-0230PM X: PSYC 3616-101

GERO 3754-201 Research on Aging Burdick D TBA

GERO 3900-201 Gerontology Internship Burdick D TBA

FallGERO 1100-001 Intro to Gerontology Shambare J MW 0335PM-0525PM

GERO 1100-002 Intro to Gerontology Caldarale-Ahearn TR 0600PM-0750PM

GERO 2109-001 Biology of Aging Werner R MWF 1120AM-1235PM

GERO 2282-001 Economics for all Ages Elmore E TR 0830AM-1020AM

GERO 2381-001 Adult Development and Aging Burdick D TR 1230PM-0220PM X: PSYC 2381-001

GERO 2620-001 Therapeutic Art for Elders Callanan B TR 0230PM-0420PM

GERO 2792-001 Aging and the Family Jaynes W T 0430PM-0550PM

GERO 3220-001 Aging and Spirituality Batten D TR 1030AM-1220PM X: SOWK 3220-001

GERO 3616-001 Aging and Mental Health Ferri C MWF 0830AM-0945AM X: PSYC 3616-001

GERO 3754-001 Research on Aging Burdick D TBA

GERO 3760-001 Funding in Aging Burdick D TBA

GERO 3900-001 Gero Internship Burdick D TBA

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A Memorandum of Understanding was recently completed by Stockton and the Society on Aging of

New Jersey (SANJ). Since 1972, SANJ has been a statewide, multidisciplinary organization, dedicated to providing the highest quality training and education for professionals serving the older adult community. (www.sanjonline.org).

The agreement builds upon over 20 years of cooper-ation, which has included co-sponsorship of conferences and workshops, collaborative grant writing and manage-ment, participation in SANJ leadership by various Stock-ton faculty and staff, and student/alumni involvement in various SANJ activities.

SANJ and Stockton will seek to strengthen collabo-rations in ways that are of mutual benefit to both orga-nizations, and which improve programs and services for New Jersey’s growing older adult population and their families. It also seeks to stimulate and encourage multi-ple means of involving SANJ members in various activities sponsored by Stockton as well as Stockton student and faculty involvement in various SANJ activities, conferenc-es and research projects.

In conjunction with this agreement the SANJ membership recently elected Stockton Professors Christine Ferri and David Burdick as Co-Vice Presidents for Education. The position entails planning and implementing various SANJ educational activities including the Annual Conference and periodic Ed-Net meetings around the state. Burdick has played several roles for SANJ, including President (’92-’93), and was named SANJ Gerontologist of the Year (’97). Ferri received a SANJ Grotta Scholarship in Aging in 1998 while a Rutgers undergraduate.

A new collaboration between SCOSAi and Sunrise As-sisted Living of Galloway is planned and implement-

ed by Stockton Ger-ontology Intern Leslie Lykes. The program will feature a series of lectures by Stockton Professors beginning in March.

Senior Psychology Major Heather Mason was recently elected chapter president of Psi Chi, the Honorary So-

ciety in Psychology. As a service project, the chapter has reserved a table at the 6th Annual Senior Health & Diabe-tes Awareness Day at Countryside Meadows in Pomona on March 28, 2007 from 12-3 PM, where they will conduct depression screening with a healthy aging focus. SCOSAi Education Chair Christine Ferri is Psi Chi’s faculty advisor.

Senior Social Work Major Leslie Douma, under the su-pervision of SCOSAi Research Chair Lisa Cox, devel-

oped plans for a TAGS Award – the Textbook Award for Gerontology Students. Leslie created a brochure that she took to the SANJ conference seeking commitment from conference attendees to make donations to the award. The award recognizes the escalating cost of textbooks and seeks to encourage more students to study gerontol-ogy.

Sometime soon, the Stockton Channel (Ch 13 on Com-cast Cable) will begin to broadcast a monthly 28 min-

ute show to educate and inform beneficiaries, caregivers and coming-of-agers alike about the Medicare program, and in particular the recent changes. The series is pro-duced by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the federal agency that administers Medicare and oversees Medicaid, in partnership with Brooklyn Commu-nity Access television (BCAT). Thanks to Stockton Media Center and Distance Education Director Mark Jackson for bringing this program to our attention. We also hope to provide access to the programs through our web site in the near future.

Stockton Gerontology Intern Alanna Pisani is working at the

Galloway Township Senior Ser-vices Office. Alanna assists with a variety of projects sponsored by Galloway Senior Services, includ-ing enrolling seniors in various ac-tivities and events. Stockton and Galloway are currently preparing a Memorandum of Understanding to encourage enhanced collaborations, such as jointly sponsored programming for the township’s planned multipurpose center.

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SCOSAi’s Growing Portfolio of Collaborations

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Hospice Care Among LatinosDr. Merydawilda Colón

Hospice programs in the U.S. provide care to more than 50% of Americans who die of cancer and 20% to 30% of those who die from other chronic diseases (Foley, 2005). The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) estimates that 1,060,000 patients received hospice care in 2004 (NHPCO, 2004). Hospice served 77.3% White or Caucasian, 8.1% Black or African American, and 6.2% Hispanic or Latino patients (NHPCO, 2004). While African Americans and Latinos disproportionately underutilize hospice services in the U.S., Latinos are particularly underrepresented (Colón & Lyke, 2003; Greiner, Perera & Ahluwalia, 2003; O’Mara & Arenella, 2001; Talamantes, Lawler & Espino, 1995; Wallace & Lew-Ting, 1992).

Various factors may affect Latinos’ limited desire or ability to utilize hospice services. Research on the effects of acculturation on attitudes of Latinos toward hospice is scarce, despite the fact that investigators have theorized acculturation plays a role (Colón & Lyke, 2003; Gelfand, et al., 2001, 2004; Noggle, 1995; Topolesky, 1997) and acculturation is a factor intertwined with health care practices, and subsequent end-of-life decision-making (Thomas, 2001).

To further investigate hospice use among Latinos, my dissertation was based on a sample of 380 Latinos from various nationalities in attendance at a Latino Festival celebrated in Atlantic City. The respondents completed a questionnaire on attitudes toward hospice and a b id imensional acculturation scale. The median age of participants was 34.5. Three study hypotheses related to acculturation and attitudes of Latinos toward

hospice were tested. An important finding was that

acculturation and attitudes of Latinos toward hospice had no relationship. However, education and income had a significant correlation with attitudes toward hospice.

Overall, 57% of participants had not heard the word “hospice” before. Whether they had previous knowledge about the word “hospice” was also found to be a significant influence on attitudes toward hospice: participants with previous knowledge about the word “hospice” had more positive attitudes toward hospice than those who did not..

Another interesting finding was that age, income, and education influenced whether Latinos had previous knowledge about the word “hospice.” Participants who had heard the word “hospice” before had a higher household income, had more years of education, and were older. Findings also revealed the spiritual component of hospice and family involvement as sources of motivation to use hospice care. Most participants agreed that they would want hospice to help their families take care of them, although participants were ambivalent about the role of family in the election of hospice services.

M ost par t ic ipants agreed with informing the patient about a terminal medical condition, which may indicate receptiveness to hospice care. Additionally, there was confusion about whether lack of money would prevent hospice care.

Overall, these findings suggest that Latinos have some attitudes that may make them receptive to hospice care. Understanding attitudes of Latinos toward hospice facilitates interventions to reach out to this growing segment of our population.

Dr. Colón is an Associate Professor of Social Work and a member of the Gerontology Faculty. She earned her Ph.D. in February, 07 from The Graduate Center, City University of New York. Before joining Stockton Dr. Colón was a hospice social worker for the Atlantic City Medical Center Hospice.

The author wishes to thank the administration of The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, including Dean Cheryl Kaus, Ph.D.; Associate Provost of Budget and Planning Nicholas Mansor, Ed.D.; and Provost David L. Carr, Ph.D., for arranged financial support for the data collection of this study.

ReferencesColón, M., & Lyke, J. (2003). Comparison of

hospice use & demographics among European Americans, African Americans, & Latinos. American Journal of Hospice & Palliative Care, 20(3), 182-190.

Foley, K. M. (2005, November-December). “The Past & future of palliative care.” In B. Jennings, G. E. Kaebnick & T. H. Murray (Eds.), Improving end of life care: Why has it been so difficult? (Special Report 35 No. 6, pp. S42-S46). Garrison, NY: The Hastings Center.

Greiner, K. A., Perera, S. & Ahluwalia, J. S. (2003). Hospice usage by minorities in the last year of life: Results from the National Mortality Followback Survey. Journal by the American Geriatric Society 51, 970-978.

National Hospice & Pall iative Care Organization. (2004). NHPCO’s Facts & Figures. Retrieved December 20, 2005 from http://www.nhpco.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3274

O’Mara, A. M., & Arenella, C. (2001). Minority representation, prevalence of symptoms, & utilization of services in a large metropolitan hospice. Journal of Pain & Symptom Management, 21(4), 290-297.

Talamantes, M. A., Lawler, W.R., & Espino, D. V. (1995). Hispanic American elders: Caregiving norms surrounding dying & the use of hospice services. Hospice Journal, 10(2), 35-49.

Wallace, S. P., & Lew-Ting, C. (1992). Getting by at home-community based long term care of Latino elders, in cross-cultural medicine-a decade later. Western Journal of Medicine: Special Issue, 157, 337-344.

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Stockton Center on Successful Aging InitiativeC/O Division of Social and Behavioral SciencesThe Richard Stockton College of NJPO Box 195Pomona, NJ 08241

Financial Support For SCOSA

Contributions to the Teski Geron-tology Fund support various ac-tivities of the Gerontology Program and Stockton Center on Successful Aging Initiative. Named in honor of Professor Marea Teski, founder of Stockton’s Gerontology Program, the fund is a lasting tribute to this early visionary and driving force in the program until her untimely death from heart disease in 1997. Make checks to “RSCNJF/Teski Ger-ontology Fund” and send to Geron-tology/SOBL, Stockton College, PO Box 195, Pomona, NJ 08240.

Stockton Gerontology Faculty:

Linda Aaronson EdD (Rutgers) Associate Professor of NursingDavid C. Burdick PhD (Notre Dame) Professor of PsychologyElizabeth G. Calamidas PhD (Temple) Associate Professor of Public HealthMerydawilda Colón MSW (Rutgers) Associate Professor of Social WorkLisa E. Cox PhD, LCSW (Virginia Commonwealth)

Associate Professor of Social WorkMichael Cronin PhD (Yeshiva) Assistant Professor of Social WorkNancy Taggart Davis PhD (Penn) Professor of PathologyBruce DeLussa MPH (Michigan) Emeritus Associate Professor

of Public HealthElizabeth Elmore PhD (Notre Dame) Professor of EconomicsChristine Ferri PhD (Duke) Assistant Professor of PsychologySharon Hines-Smith PhD (Penn) Assistant Professor of Social WorkWilliam C. Jaynes, IV, MSW (Temple) Professor of Social Work & Africana

StudiesCheryl R. Kaus PhD (Penn State) Dean, Social & Behavioral Sciences;

Professor of PsychologyDee McNeely-Greene PhD (Delaware) Associate Vice President for

Student AffairsJonathan T. Shambare MS (Georgia Tech) Associate Director of

Architectural Services, Facilities Planning/Construction.Marcello Spinella PhD (CUNY) Associate Professor of PsychologyRalph E. Werner VMD (Penn) Associate Professor of Biology