Mary Kaplan, M.S.W.
(Social Work), 1978, Catholic University, Washington, D.C.

Instructor and Director of Internship Programs - School of Aging Studies

Email: mkaplan@cas.usf.edu
Telephone: 813 974-7372
Curriculum Vitae (pdf)

Description of Research Interests Dementia care and training, mental health assessment of older adults, geriatric care management, caregiving

Completed GrantSupport University of South Florida Institute on Black Life University Community Initiative

Publications:

Kaplan, M. (in press) Solomon Carter Fuller: Where My Caravan Has Rested. University Press of America.

Kaplan, M. (2000). Solomon Carter Fuller: A pioneer in Alzheimer’s disease research. Journal of the History of the Neurosciences, 9 (3), 250-261.

Hyer, K. & Kaplan, M. (2000). Building an intergenerational service-learning infrastructure in Gerontology. In J.M. McCrea et al. (eds) Intergenerational Service-Learning in Gerontology: A Compendium, Vol. 3., University of Pittsburgh, 75-81.

Kaplan, M. (1999). Confidentiality and case management. Journal of Law, Aging and Mental Health. 5 (2), 103-110.

Kaplan, M. & Hoffman, S.B. (1998). Behaviors in Dementia: Best Practices for Successful Management. Health Professions Press.

Hoffman, S. & Kaplan, M. ((1998). Problems encountered in the implementation of dementia care programs. American Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease. 13 (4), 197-202.

Hoffman, S. & Kaplan, M. (1998). Advanced training for the podiatrist. Journal of the American Podiatric Association. 80 (5), 238-239.

Hoffman, S. & Kaplan, M. (1996). Special Care Programs for People with Dementia. Health Professions Press.

Kaplan, M. (1996). Clinical Practice with Caregivers of Dementia Patients. Taylor & Francis.

Kaplan, M. (1988). Private geriatric case management. In K. Fisher & E. Weisman (eds.) Case Management: Guiding Patients Through the Health Care Maze. Joint Commission on Accrediation of Health Care Organizations.

Kaplan, M. Cabral, R. (1980). Relocation Counseling for the Elderly. Journal of Gerontological Social Work. 2 (4), 321-329.

Honors and Awards  

Undergraduate Teaching Award, University of South Florida, 2003

Honorary Member, Golden Key International Honour Society

Social Worker of the Year, Florida Chapter Gulfstream Unit, National Association of Social Workers.

Professional Service

Expert Panel, Education, Training, and Support Programs for Caregivers. Rosalynn Carter Institute for Human Development, Atlanta, GA., 2003

Steering Committee, Dementia Competencies and Training Materials for Staff in Long Term Care in Florida . Florida’s Teaching Nursing Home Program. 2003-2004.

Public Policy and Program Committees. Alzheimer’s Association National Board, 2000-2002.

Executive Board and Chair of Public Policy. Gulf Coast Chapter Alzheimer’s Association, 1999-2004

Florida Chapter Executive Board. National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers, 2000-2001.

Classes Taught

Undergraduate:

Gerontological Counseling
Geriatric Case Management Alzheimer’s Disease Management

Graduate:

Gerontological Mental Health Assessment
Gerontological Mental Health Counseling
Gerontological Counseling with Families & Groups
Geriatric Case Management
Alzheimer’s Disease Management