LTCSWND
was established in August 1979. The purpose of the organization is:
- to cooperate in the development of the role of
the social worker in long term care
- provide support and materials to professionals
delivering social services in long term care
- promote cooperation and understanding with
those serving the aging population
- to further interpret the social work role for
other professionals through planning and participating in conferences,
conventions, and other educational programs
- to further pursue the development of
understanding of present and future needs of the aging and disabled in long
term care through advocacy and liaison with social work educators and planners
