About

  • Paul was accepted into the September, 2016 cohort within USC (University of Southern California) Master in Social Work Program (Macro) – Class of 2019.
  • After two years of study, my focus addresses: integration of care for low-income adults (aged 65+), with Alzheimer’s (Dementia), living in Central Coast Counties (San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura) of California.
  • This site will: establish awareness of current real-world topics, facts and evidence; understand the issues from multiple perspectives; and document my findings (with references).
  • Additional purpose is to highlight services and programs (Government & Private) available within San Luis Obispo County, CA; State of California; and Federal Government.  Note: Over time, additional counties may be added.
  • Sources of input for this site:
    • USC Coursework, professors, and all research databases
    • My own experience and intuition
    • Field Placement experience (Peoples’ Self-Help Housing)
    • NASW Meetings (SLO County)
    • Commission on Aging Meetings (SLO County)
    • Adult Services Policy Council Meetings (SLO County)
    • Various sites (congress.gov, NASW, etc)