College of Social Work staff and faculty have been volunteering with the Meals on Wheels program for over a decade. Recently, Salt Lake County honored the team with an award for outstanding volunteer service. In this story, longtime volunteers reflect on their service to older adults in the Avenues.
The Gerontological Society of America awarded Dr. Sarah Canham fellow status—the highest category of membership within this prestigious national organization.
"He knew we had his back and we would be at appointments with him," said MSW student Lily Ferreira of her client at Grace Mary Manor.
Approximately one in 10 older Americans experience some form of elder abuse. In 2016, Utah’s Adult Protective Services Programs...
By Janelle Brown, MSW Student 2017 George S. and Dolores Dore Eccles Neighbors Helping Neighbors Scholar, University of Utah College...