Waldo Klein, Ph.D.
Profile Summary
Waldo Klein , Ph.D., is a Professor of Research and Chair of the Focused Area of Study, Social Work Practice with Older Adults. Waldo's areas of specialization include gerontology, research methods, and senior prevention. He teaches courses in research, research methodology, and social gerontology. and also teaches in the doctoral program.
Education
- Ph.D. - Florida State University, Social Work, 1988
- M.S.W. - Florida State University, Administration,1978
- B.S. - University of South Dakota, Sociology, 1973
Research Interests
Long Term Care Facilities and HIV Residents
Alcohol Use Among Seniors
Senior Centers and Community-based Services for Older Adults
Nursing Home Resident Property Loss
Special Care Units for Dementia Residents
Senior Wellness, Transportation and Prevention
Research and Scholarship Links
- coming soon
Contact
- Phone: (860) 570-9154
Email: waldo.klein@uconn.edu
Room: 309C SSWB
Professional Experience
Academic Appointments
Full Professor, School of Social Work, University of Connecticut, West Hartford, Connecticut, 2003 to present
- Associate Professor, 1996-03
- Assistant Professor, 1991-96
Adjunct Instructor, Eastern Connecticut State University, 1989-91
Adjunct Instructor, University of Connecticut School of Social Work, 1988-91
Adjunct Instructor, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, 1987-88
Adjunct Instructor, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, 1978-82
Professional Work Experience
Health Planner (P/T); Florida Statewide Health Council, Tallahassee, Florida,1987-87
Senior Human Services Program Specialist (P/T); Health Program Office, Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services, Tallahassee, Florida, 1985-87
Aging Program Specialist; Aging Program Office, Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services, Tallahassee, Florida, 1981-85
Executive Director; Terrell House at Tallahassee, Tallahassee, Florida, 1977-81
Coordinator of Volunteers; Florida Parole and Probation Commission, Tallahassee, Florida, 1974-76
Publications
Articles, Books, and Book Chapters
Journal Articles
Klein, W. & Parks, C. (In Press). Listening to seniors: Successful approaches to data collection and program development. Journal of Gerontological Social Work.
Klein, W. & Bloom, M. (2005). Bibliometrics: The best available information? Social Work in Health Care, 41(3/4), 117-121.
Klein, W. & Allen, P. (2005). Transportation Interests and Issues Among Nursing Home Consumers. Long-term Care Interface, 6(7), 37-41.
Allen, P., Klein, W. & Gruman, C. (2003). Correlates of complaints made to the connecticut long term care ombudsman program: the role of organizational and structural factors. Research on Aging, 25(6), 631-654.
Klein, W. & Jess, C. (2002). One last pleasure? Alcohol use among seniors in nursing homes. Health and Social Work, 27, 193-203.
Klein, W. & Weisman, D. (2001). Adjunct instruction: A conceptual model for actualizing the potential. Journal of Teaching in Social Work, 21(1/2), 77-93.
Nahemow, L., Dellert, A. Eisenhandler, S., Freed, A., Klein, W., McGuiness, A. & Raisz. H. (1999). Collaborative research partnerships: The consortium ten years later. Educational Gerontology, 25, 293-303.
Klein, W. & Botticello, P. (1997). Residents with AIDS: A Comparison of Facilities with Experience and Those Without. AIDS Patient Care and STDs, 11(4), 279-286.
Meehan, T., Hansen, H., & Klein, W. (1997). Impact of parental consent on HIV testing of minors. American Journal of Public Health, 87(8), 1338-1341.
Klein, W., Weisman, D. & Smith, T. (1996). The use of adjunct professors: An exploratory study of eight social work programs. Journal of Social Work Education, 32(2), 253-264.
Klein, W., Botticello, P. & Kramer, J. (1996). People with AIDS as residents: Preparedness and acceptance by Connecticut long term care facilities. Journal of Health & Social Policy, 8(2), 25-40.
Bloom, M. & Klein, W. (1995-1996). John Griscom and primary prevention at the beginning of the nineteenth century. Journal of Applied Social Sciences, 20 (1), 15-24.
Bloom, M. & Klein, W. (1995). Crisis prevention and crisis treatment. Crisis Intervention and Time-Limited Treatment, 1(3), 167-176.
Klein, W. & Bloom, M. (1995). Practice wisdom. Social Work, 40, 799-807.
Bloom, M. & Klein, W. (1995). Publications and citations: A study of faculty at leading schools of social work. Journal of Social Work Education, 31, 377-387.
Klein, W. & Bloom, M. (1994). Social work as applied social science: A historical analysis. Social Work, 39(4), 421-431.
Klein, W. (1993). Eldercaring employees: An agenda for employers. Benefits Quarterly, 9(1), 12-18.
Klein, W. & Bloom, M. (1992). Studies in scholarly productivity in social work using citation analysis. Journal of Social Work Education, 28(3), 291-299.
Klein, W. (1992). Measuring caregiver attitude toward the provision of long-term care. Journal of Social Service Research, 16(3/4), 147-161.
Klein, W., Beltran, M., & Sowers-Hoag, K. (1990). Validating an assessment of peer relationship problems. Journal of Social Service Research, 13(4), 71-85.
Klein, W. (1989). A generic model of long term care for social work education. Journal of Social Work Education, 25, 224-234.
Book Chapters
Bradshaw, J. & Klein, W. (In Press). Health Promotion in Older Adults. In J. Blackburn and C. Dulmus, (Eds.). Handbook of Gerontology: Evidence-Based Approaches to Theory, Practice, and Policy. New York: John Wiley & Sons.
Sheehan, N. & Klein, W. (2006). Congregate Housing. In B. Berkman, (Ed.). Handbook of Social Work in Health and Aging 693-703. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Klein, W. (2003). Substances, Older Adulthood: The prevention of problems with the use and misuse of alcohol among older persons. In T. Gullotta & M. Bloom (Eds.). Enclyclopedia of Primary Prevention 1087-1093. Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers.
Bloom, M. & Klein, W. (1997). Should developmental disabilities content be incorporated into the core HBSE curriculum? No. In M. Bloom & W. Klein (Eds.). Controversial Issues in Human Behavior. Needham Heights, MA: Allyn & Bacon.
Klein, W. & Bloom, M. (1994). Is there an ethical responsibility to use practice methods with the best empirical evidence of effectiveness? Yes. In W. Hudson & P. Nurius (Eds.). Controversial issues in social work research, Boston: Allyn and Bacon.
Book Reviews
Klein, W. (1996). The Graying of the World [Review of The Graying of the World: Who Will Care for the Frail Elderly by Laura Katz Olson]. Journal of Case Management, 5(4), 186-187.
Klein, W. (1995). Family care across the lifespan [Review of Family Caregiving Across the Lifespan by Eva Kahana, David E. Biegel and May L. Wykle]. Journal of Case Management, 4(3), 112.
Klein, W. (1993). Continuing care retirement communities [Review of The continuing care retirement community by A. Somers and N. Spears]. Journal of Case Management, 2, 153
Grants and Sponsored Programs
Town of Madison , CT., Principal Investigator. Focus group research and town-wide random sample survey of seniors concerning senior center programming and other community needs; 2004-2005
Connecticut Department of Social Services, Long-term Care Ombudsman Office, Hartford, CT, Principal Investigator. Statewide study of special care dementia units; 2003-04
Connecticut Department of Social Services, Long-term Care Ombudsman Office, Hartford, CT, Principal Investigator. Statewide study of nursing home resident property loss; 2002-03
Town of Newington , CT, Principal Investigator. Focus group research and town-wide random sample survey of seniors concerning senior center programming and other community needs; 2002
Town of Windsor, CT, Principal Investigator. Town-wide random sample survey of seniors concerning senior center access, programming and utilization issues; 2001
Connecticut Department of Social Services, Long-term Care Ombudsman Office, Hartford, CT, Principal Investigator. Statewide survey of nursing home resident council presidents concerning transportation services in nursing homes; 2001
Connecticut Department of Social Services, Long-term Care Ombudsman Office, Hartford, CT, Principal Investigator. Resident relocation impact study following court ordered closure of a nursing home; 2000
Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Hartford, CT, Principal Investigator. Focus groups study of issues and interests for senior center administrators in the capitol region; 1999
Town of Manchester, CT, Principal Investigator. Town-wide random sample survey of seniors concerning senior center access, programming and utilization issues; 1998
Presentations, Conferences and Lectures
Competitive Presentations
“Ethical Practice with Older Adults: The Challenge of Balancing the Interests in a Complex Client System,” National Association of Social Workers – CT Chapter, Trumbull, CT, 2005
“‘What happened to my things?’: A multi-method approach to documenting the experience of property loss by nursing home residents,” American Public Health Association Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, 2004
“Financial Empowerment of Older Adults through Home Equity Conversion,” National Association of Social Workers – CT Chapter, Wallingford, CT, 2004
“Listening To Seniors: Successful Approaches to Data Collection,” National Gerontological Social Work Conference, Atlanta, GA, 2003
“Building Community and Avoiding Crisis: Reducing Nursing Home Relocation and Adjustment Trauma,” National Gerontological Social Work Conference, Atlanta, GA, 2003
“Transportation Interests and Issues Among a Statewide Nursing Home Sample,” Gerontological Society of America Annual Scientific Meeting, Chicago, IL, 2001
“Adjustment and Relocation Trauma Following a Nursing Home Closure,” Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting, Dallas, TX, 2001
“Evaluating Nursing Home Complaints Forwarded to the Long Term Care Ombudsman Program,” Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting, Dallas, TX, 2001Model of Alcohol Use by Elders,” Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting, San Francisco, CA, 2001
“Civil Rights and Aging: Evolution or Devolution?” Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting, San Francisco, CA, 1999
“One Last Pleasure? Alcohol Use Among Seniors in Nursing Homes,” Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting, Orlando, FL, 1998
“Social Work Adjunct Faculty Speak: We Should Be Partners,” Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting, Chicago, IL, 1997
”Collaborative Research in a Long Term Care Consortium: Trust, New Roles and Ethical Dilemmas,” Association for Gerontology in Higher Education, Philadelphia, PA, 1996
“Impact of Parental Consent on Minors and HIV Testing,” American Public Health Association Annual Conference, New York, New York, 1996
“Adjunct Instruction, A Conceptual Model for Actualizing the Potential,” Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting, Washington, D.C., 1996
“AIDS and Nursing Homes,” HIV/AIDS & Aging, Hunter College Brookdale Center on Aging National Conference, New York, New York, 1995
“Adjunct Faculty in Social Work Education: Utilization and Implications,” Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting, San Diego, CA, 1995
"The Use of Adjunct Faculty in Schools of Social Work," Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting, Atlanta, GA, 1994
"Long-term Care and AIDS: The Experience, Attitudes and Preparedness of Nursing Homes," Gerontological Society of America Annual Scientific Meeting, Atlanta, GA, 1994
"Informal Caregiving to Elderly and Mentally Retarded Care Recipients: A Comparative Study," Gerontological Society of America Annual Scientific Meeting, New Orleans, LA., 199
"A Consortium of Long-term Care Facilities Devoted to Education: Fertile Ground for Research," Gerontological Society of America Annual Scientific Meeting, Washington, DC., 1992
"Geriatric Family Assessment," American Society on Aging Annual Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1991
"A Generic Model of Long-term Care for Social Work Education," Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting, Atlanta, Georgia, 1988
"A Paradigm for Long-term Care; The Foundation of Basic Science," Gerontological Society of America Annual Scientific Meeting, Washington, DC., 1987
"Using Information to Improve Services and Policy Decisions: A Practical Approach to Management Information Systems," Symposium Member, National Conference on Social Welfare, Houston, Texas, 1983
"Channeling at Midpoint," Panel Member, National Association of Area Agencies on Aging Annual Meeting, Washington, DC.,
"An Approach to Community-based Care for the Seriously Impaired," Panel Member, National Conference on Social Welfare, Houston, Texas, 1983
Invited Presentations, Seminars and Workshops
“Living Better, Living Longer: Successful Aging,” Invited Presentation, Trumbull Library System, Trumbull, CT, 2006
“Living in Retirement,” Invited Panelist, Prudential Financial, Inc., Newark, NJ, 2006
“Senior Baby Boomers: What to Expect,” Invited Presentation, Leadership and Staff Development Conference, Connecticut Association for Community Action, Meriden, CT, 2006
“Redefining Retirement Years: Older Workers in Connecticut,” Invited Presentation, Connecticut Employment and Training Commission, Hartford, CT, 2006
“Are You Ready for the Retirement Red Zone?” Panel Presentation, Prudential Insurance Public Educational Seminar, West Hartford, CT, 2006
“A Humorous View of Aging – Successfully,” Invited Presentation, Union Senior Center, Union, CT, 2005
“Gerontological Social Work and Field Education,” Keynote Presentation, Field Instructors’ Orientation Program, Eastern Connecticut State University Social Work Program, Willimantic, CT, 2005
“The Adult Journey: Options for Seniors,” Panel Presentation, Connecticut Learns and Works Annual Conference, CT Department of Labor, Westbrook, Connecticut, 2005
“Recognizing Depression in Older Adults,” Chrysalis Center, Hartford, Connecticu, 2005.
“Planning NOW to Meet the Challenge,” Keynote address, 7 Th Annual Conference for Providers of Services to Older Adults, Fairfield University, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 2005
“Enhancing the Experience of Successful Aging,” Consortium for Gerontological Education, Hartford, Connecticut, 2005
“Quality of Life for Today and Tomorrow: Aging Successfully,” Madison Commission on Aging, Madison, Connecticut, 2004
“Successful Aging, Independence and the Cycle of Life,” Valley Community Baptist Church, Avon Connecticut, 2004
“Women and Successful Aging,” Invited Presentation, Fairfield County Women’s Center, Norwalk, Connecticut, 2004
“Aging in Place: Psychosocial Issues of Home Equity Conversion, “ Invited Presentation, Fannie Mae Corporation, Waterbury, Connecticut, 2003
2003 “Medicare Prescription Coverage and Medicare Reform,” Panel Member, Eastern Connecticut Health Care Consortium, Norwich, Connecticut,
“Successful Aging: Maintaining Independence in the 21 st Century,” Keynote address, Farmington Senior Fair, Farmington, Connecticut, 2003
“Successful Aging for the 21 st Century,” Keynote address, Capitol Region Council of Churches Breakthrough to the Aging/Northcentral Connecticut Area Agency on Aging, Bloomfield, Connecticut, 2003
“Depression and the Elderly,” Staff training, Chrysalis Center, Hartford, Connecticut, 2003
“Older Adults and Alcohol,” Staff training, Chrysalis Center, Hartford, Connecticut, 2003
“Successful Aging,” Invited Presentation, Great Pond Crossing, Ridgefield, Connecticut, 2003
“A Snapshot of Aging: Individuals, Families and the Society,” CT Commission on Aging Annual Meeting, Waterbury, CT, 2002
“Primary Prevention in Aging,” Invited Presentation, Lockwood Lodge, Newtown, Connecticut, 2002
“Primary Prevention in Aging,” Invited Presentation, Marlborough Health Care, Marlborough, Connecticu, 2002
“Successful Aging,” Invited Presentation, Mansfield Senior Center, Mansfield, Connecticut, 2001
“Successful Aging,” Invited Presentation, Emmanuel House, Hartford, Connecticut, 2001
“Successful Aging,” Invited Presentation, The Greens at Cannondale, Wilton, Connecticut, 2001
“Living the Good Life,” Invited Presentation, Wilton Department of Social Services, Wilton, Connecticut, 2000
“The Changing World of Aging,” Invited Presentation, Norwalk Senior Services Coordinating Council, Norwalk, Connecticut, 2000
“Making Meaning in Managed Care,” Mid-winter Continuing Education Series Seminar, UConn School of Social Work, West Hartford, Connecticut, 1999
“Senior Policy in the New Millennium,” Keynote Address, Western Connecticut Area Agency on Aging Annual Meeting, Watertown, Connecticut, 1998
“The Changing Environment for Senior Centers,” Keynote Address, Connecticut Association of Senior Center Personnel, Shelton, Connecticut, 1998
“Planning for the Senior Center of the 21st Century,” Keynote Address, Wallingford Senior Center, Wallingford, Connecticut, 1998
“Senior Centers in the 21 st Century,” Keynote Address, Connecticut Association of Area Agencies on Aging, Cromwell, Connecticut, 1997
“Alcohol and the Elderly,” Invited Presentation, Connecticut State Employees Association Retirees Council 400 & Mansfield Commission on Aging, Mansfield, Connecticut, 1997
“Issues in Contemporary Long-term Care,” Keynote Address, AARP Connecticut State Convention, Southington, Connecticut, 1997
“Alcohol and Substance Abuse Problems in Senior Housing,” Connecticut Housing Finance Authority and the Travelers Center on Aging, Rocky Hill, Connecticut, 1995
“Aging In Place,” Home Safe Home Housing Fair, Elmwood Senior Center, West Hartford, Connecticut, 1995
"Alcohol and the Elderly," Invited Presentation, Consortium for Gerontological Education in Long Term Care, Hartford, Connecticut, 1994
"Long-term Care Insurance," Second Annual UConn School of Social Work Alumni Workshop, West Hartford, Connecticut, 1993
"Families in History and Today: Myths and Realities" Invited Presentation, Family Division, State of Connecticut Judicial Department, New Britain, Connecticut, 1993
"Aging -- Ours and Our Families,'" Invited Presentation, School of Social Work Staff Day, The Barney House, Farmington, Connecticut, 1993
"Looking Ahead: The Future of Caregivers," Keynote Address, Jewish Family Services/ Eastern CT AAA Annual Caregivers' Workshop, New London, Connecticut, 1992
"Changing Demographics and Continuity of Care," Invited Presentation, Estate and Business Planning Council, Church Homes Inc., Hartford, Connecticut, 1992
"Grow Old Along With Me," Invited Presentation, Department of Income Maintenance Clerical Conference, West Hartford, Connecticut, 1991
"Geriatric Family Assessment: The Missing Component," Invited Presentation, Geriatric Education Center, Farmington, Connecticut, 1991
"Normal Aging: Myths and Realities," Keynote Address, Avery Heights Family Council, Hartford, Connecticut, 1990
"Graying of America and Eastern Connecticut," Invited Presentation, Backus Hospital Discharge Liaison Committee, Norwich, Connecticut, 1990
"Demographic Changes in Aging," Keynote Address, Franciscan Life Center Annual Meeting, Meriden, Connecticut, 1990
"Building Community," Program Moderator, Consortium for Gerontological Education in Long-term Care, Farmington, Connecticut, 1990
"Using Computers in Elderly Service Programs," Greater Bridgeport Elderly Services Council, Bridgeport, Connecticu, 1989
"Ethnicity, Culture and Tradition in Aging," Administration on Aging 11th Annual Aging Network Training Meeting, New London, Connecticut, 1989
"Ethnicity and Culture in Senior Employment Programs," State Department on Aging Senior Employment Program Directors' Training, Bristol, Connecticut, 1989
"Challenges Facing Seniors Today and into the Future," Panel Member, United Auto Workers Retirees Training Workshop, Farmington, Connecticut, 1989
"Changing Demographics and Implications for Long-term Care," New England Health Care Employees' Union Annual Meeting, Hartford, Connecticut, 1988
"Managing Cost Effective Client Services,", Florida Council on Aging Annual Meeting, Cocoa Beach, Florida, 1984
"New Approaches to Long-term Care: What is Channeling and Why?" Panel Member, Southern Gerontological Society, Orlando, Florida, 1982
Honors, Fellowships and Distinctions
Outreach and Service
University Service
University of Connecticut
President’s Committee on Sweat Shop Labor, Chairperson, 2006 – present
Provost’s Commission on the Status of Women, Member, 2004 – 2005
Member, Sexual Harassment Appeals Committee, 2003
Member, University Affirmative Action Appeals Committee, 2003
Member, Dean (SSW) Review Committee , 2002
Member, University Instructional Technology Steering Committee, 2001-2002
Member, Dean (SSW) Search Committee; Member ,1996-1997
Member, President’s Committee on Diversity and Equity; 1994-1997
University of Connecticut School of Social Work
Research Curriculum Sequence Committee; 1991-present; Chairperson 1995-1997
Aging Substantive Area Chairperson, 1991-present
Doctoral Program Curriculum Committee, 2002-2005
Education Policy Committee, 1999-2004
Promotion and Tenure Review Committee, 2000-2003
Basics Curriculum Committee Chariperson, 1996-2003
Doctoral Program Planning Committee, 1999-2002
Faculty Search Committee, 1996-1997
Reaccreditation Steering Committee, 1996-1997
Professional Service
National Association of Social Workers: Connecticut Chapter – Board of Directors, 2004 – present
Journal of Primary Prevention, Book Review and Special Projects Editor, 2000-present; Manuscript reviewer
Journal of Case Management, Editorial Board, 1995-present
Social Work, Editorial Board , 1999-2003
Journal of Applied Social Science, Editorial Boar, 1994-2000
Council on Social Work Education symposium on Substance Abuse Chairperson, 1994-1997
Council on Social Work Education, Commission on Social Work Practice, 1994-2001
Council on Social Work Education, Annual Program Meeting Abstract Reviewer, 1996-2003
National Association of Social Workers; established the “specialty practice section” for alcohol and substance abuse (1994-1995; three person work group)
The Gerontologist, Past Manuscript Reviewer
Addiction, Past Manuscript Reviewer
Journal of Social Work, Past Manuscript Reviewer
Community Service
Commission on Aging — State of Connecticut, 2002-present
Alzheimer’s Resource Center of Connecticut, Board of Directors, 2005-present
St. Joseph Living Center , Board of Directors, 2004-present
North Central CT Alzheimer’s Association Planning Committee, 2003-2004
Connecticut Secretary of State 2003 Public Service Award
Leadership Greater Hartford: Third Age Initiative, Development and Steering Committee, 1997-2003; Evaluation Committee, 2000-2004
Mansfield Wellness Program Advisory Board, Mansfield, CT, 1996-2003
Connecticut Community Care, Inc., Eastern Regional Advisory Board; Member, 1991-1997; Chairperson, 1994-1997
Mansfield , CT Social Services Advisory Committee, Member, 1992-1999; Chairperson, 1994-1997
St. Mary Home Board of Directors, 1993-1999
Greater Hartford Consortium for Gerontological Education in Long-term Care, Chairperson, 1992-1995
Windham Region United Way, Board of Directors, 1994-2004; Treasurer, 1990-2002
Prisoner Visitation and Support National Training Coordinator, 1989-1994