Founded: 1986
Full Time: 5
Part Time: 3
Budget: 20,000.00
Director: Dr. Jeanette Jennings
Tulane University, School of Social Work
New Orleans, LA 70118-5672
Telephone: 504/862-3473 FAX: 504/862-8727 E-Mail:
Research Areas:
The mission is to increase intellectual exchanges among faculty members, stressing interdisciplinary activities, and focusing on multidisciplinary cooperation in research, education and services in four areas of endeavor: the continuum of health, the families of the aging, minorities and aging and intergenerational approaches. TCARES is replicating studies of caregiving which involve minorities and persons with problems in cognitive functioning.
Areas of Expertise:
Special Capabilities and Facilities:
TCARES through its Social Work and Interdisciplinary committee promotes activities reflected in its mission.
Research Equipment:
All faculty have Computers Visualization Lab.
Keywords:
0403002 Blacks
0403005 Cross-Cultural Studies
0403007 Family
0403009 Hispanics
0404013 Minorities and Disadvantaged
0403045 Asian-Americans
0416020 Family Services
0416027 Senior Citizen Service Programs
0416028 Social Services Planning/Policy
0710010 Aging/Gerontology
0715232 Alzheimer's Disease