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Injured Vets Explore Three Mountain Lakes In ASF’s WIM Kayaking Event

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WINDHAM, N.Y. — The Adaptive Sports Foundation (ASF) wrapped up its Warriors in Motion® (WIM) kayaking event Thursday afternoon after three days of paddling on three local lakes with injured veterans. U.S. Marine Corps veteran Maria Carrion participated in her first WIM event and said she enjoyed the experience. “The camaraderie between all the veterans […]

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The Art of Advocacy

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BY DR. JENNIFER GAZDA, LCSW, NCG, CMC, CDP As case managers, we have the opportunity to provide insightful and supportive care to patients in a variety of roles and settings. While a large proportion of case managers are nurses and social workers, many ancillary professionals also have found themselves serving in the capacity of a case

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Ripple in Still Water: Taboo Topic, Real Experience

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BY SCOTT ADAIR COX, MSW, LCSW Professionals working in hospice are familiar with how end-of-life conversations are difficult, frequently avoided, and often considered taboo. Directing this conversation around a pediatric patient tends to exacerbate discomfort. Parents are not ready to consider their child’s mortality; friends and extended family are unsure of what to say or

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Ethical Considerations in Real Case Management

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BY STEPHANIE BERKNER, LCSW, CDP Social workers are routinely faced with ethical challenges that require a balance of compassion, impartiality, and clinical judgment to properly navigate. Patient and family conflict is a common issue within medical case management settings. Complex family dynamics can often test boundaries and push unrealistic expectations and demands upon case managers who

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ASF Athletes Capture Nine Medals at USASA Nationals in Colorado

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COPPER MOUNTAIN, Colo. — The Adaptive Sports Foundation snowboarders Zach Elder, Charlie Kleiman and Andrew Stout had a strong showing at the United States of America Snowboard and Freeski Association (USASA) National Championships from March 29 to April 2, earning a combined nine medals in the Kekoa Class. Also competing was ASF volunteer snowboard instructor Norman

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