Melissa Ferguson
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Behind the Badge | Ambassadors in Focus : Max Sleep-Frankel, DSW
10/20/2024 Get to know Max Sleep-Frankel, one of our exceptional graduate ambassadors at the UA School of Social Work. In this installment of "Behind the Badge | Ambassadors in Focus," we take a closer look at the individuals who serve as bothleaders and advocates within our program. Max offers a unique perspective on his journey to social work,…
2025 National DSW Conference on Education & Social Work Practice
The University of Alabama is Excited to Host the 2025 National DSW Conference on Education & Social Work Practice on Friday, April 25th 2025. DSW at the Helm: Leading Social Work Through Today’s Uncharted Waters. Given changing social and political landscapes, now is the time for us to cultivate spaces for practice doctorates in overcoming…
Expanding Opportunities: Dr. Coy Stout to Head UA SSW’s Washington DC Program
December 17th, 2024 The University of Alabama School of Social Work (SSW) proudly announces that Dr. Coy Stout will officially join the school’s Office of Experiential Programs team as the Washington DC Program Faculty Liaison on January 3, 2025. In this pivotal role, Dr. Stout will oversee the School of Social Work’s esteemed Washington DC Practicum…
Kayla Johnson Boucher
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Camisha Washington
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I’m a New Caregiver. Where Do I Start?
2/23/2022 by Nicole Ruggiano, PhD, MSW I often talk with people who have recently become caregivers and are not sure where to turn to for information. Oftentimes, they do not know what information to look for or where to find it. Also, the resources and services available in communities varies, so I’m often at a…
What’s the Difference Between Alzheimer’s and Dementia?
2/26/22 by Nicole Ruggiano, PhD, MSW When I’m working in the community, one of the most common questions I get from caregivers is, “What is the difference between Alzheimer’s disease and dementia?” The truth is, they are the same thing, though the answer is a little more complicated than that. Dementia is a syndrome, which is…
I sometimes feel guilty as a caregiver. Is that normal?
3/13/2022 by Nicole Ruggiano, PhD, MSW Caregiving is hard. It can be hard, physically and mentally. For many caregivers, this results in a mix of emotions from day to day. Even though it’s challenging, caregivers often feel good about being able to provide care for their loved one. However, sometimes caregivers also feel guilty. Take Kim*,…
Why doesn’t my love one remember who I am anymore?
3/20/2022 by Nicole Ruggiano, PhD, MSW When caregivers tell me how much their loved one’s dementia symptoms upset them, they are most upset when their spouse or parent does not recognize them anymore. I understand this first hand. When my grandmother’s dementia became severe, she would become scared and upset when I visited her. She didn’t…