[humanser] best practices

[Lisa Irving]

Paula,

Rehab will not pay for any higher education because I already have degrees. I have been out of the workforce for quite a while due to some medical issues and the needs of other family members. This is why am starting out with doing volunteer work for nanny.

Thanks for all of your thoughtful suggestions. From,
Lisa Irving

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> On Sep 28, 2015, at 8:41 AM, Paulette Vickery via humanser <humanser at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi Lisa,
> 
> Since you have bills to pay, like all of us, I suggest doing both things.
> Get a job using the degrees and or certifications you have, their  age
> probably doesn't matter, then persue getting a masters in the degree of your
> choice at your own pace. I don't know if you are interested in asking rehab
> for help, but I don't think that rehab programs pay for online degrees.
> Unfortunately, I don't know of any online degrees that are accessible. But I
> do know that there are many of them now. I hope this helps a bit.
> 
> Paulette
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: humanser [mailto:humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of JD Townsend
> via humanser
> Sent: Sunday, September 27, 2015 11:30 PM
> To: humanser at nfbnet.org
> Cc: JD Townsend
> Subject: Re: [humanser] best practices
> 
> 
> Hello Lisa,
> 
> 30 years seems like two lifetimes, however your insight and skills have
> grown with you.  Do not look at the time laps as a problem, as the time you
> spent away from your field has added to your person.  I have a good friend
> who received her degree at age 65, but her life history gives her an
> advantage over the young ones out there.
> 
> There are multiple ways to do the work you wish, as a psychotherapist with a
> 2-year master's degree, as a case manager with no college degree, or
> something in the middle.
> 
> Activity directors at skilled nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and
> in adult day care all need committed folks.  Larger psychiatric hospitals
> often have gerontology units and need mental health techs.
> 
> Most colleges have "Women's Centers" that offer assistance in figuaring out
> a good career focus.
> 
> Be what you wish to be and do good work.
> 
> 
> 
> JD
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: Lisa Irving via humanser
> Sent: Sunday, September 13, 2015 6:55 PM
> To: humanser at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Lisa Irving
> Subject: [humanser] best practices
> 
> Hello All,
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> I After a long absence from the workforce I am making efforts to reinvent
> myself and return to my original vocational calling; serving older adults.
> Eventually, I would like to begin working as a Recovery and Wellness
> Educator for older adults living with mental illness/mental health
> challenges.
> 
> 
> 
> Although I have two undergraduate degrees and a couple of certificates I
> consider myself a para professional. Due in part to my college degrees being
> almost 30 years old. My certificate in gerontology is about twenty years
> old. I have mixed feelings about pursuing higher education. On the other
> hand, I have toyed with the idea of perhaps earning a graduate degree in
> gerontology. Is anyone familiar with National University's online
> Gerontology M. S. degree program? I've also toyed around with the notion of
> getting different B. S. degree; perhaps a degree in Human Services as a case
> worker. Meanwhile, I've got bills to pay and need to work. I welcome hearing
> from you.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Warmly,
> 
> Lisa Irving
> 
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