Horowitz, Beverly
- Overview
- Curriculum Vitae
Curriculum Vitae
Education
Degree Institution Field Dates PhD Graduate School of Social Services, Fordham University Gerontology 1995 MS Columbia University Occupational Therapy 1975 BA Stony Brook University English 1971 Full-Time Academic Experience
Institution Rank Field Dates Long Island Geriatric Center at Stony Brook University Core Faculty Occupational therapy/gerontology 2000-2009 Stony Brook University Clinical Professor Occupational therapy/gerontology 2009-2010 Stony Brook University Clinical Associate Professor Occupational therapy/gerontology 2000-2009 Touro College Associate Professor Occupational therapy 1995-1999 Touro College Assistant Professor Occupational therapy 1990-1995 Part-Time Academic Experience
Institution Rank Field Dates Long Island Geriatric Education Center (LIGEC) Clinical Professor Occupational therapy/gerontology 2010-2011 Stony Brook University- School of Social Welfare Voluntary faculty -Clinical Associate Prof Gerontology 2001-2009 Stony Brook University- LIGEC Consortium Clinical Associate Professor Occupational therapy/gerontology 2000-2009 Stony Brook University's Geriatric Interdisciplinary Team Training Program Clinical Associate Professor Occupational therapy/gerontology 2002-2003 Touro College School of Health Sciences Associate Professor Occupational therapy 2001-2005 Long Island University Associate Professor Occupational therapy 2000; 1998 Stony Brook University- LIGEC Consortium Clinical Professor Occupational therapy/gerontology 2009-2010 Stony Brook University- School of Social Welfare Voluntary faculty -Clinical Professor Social work/gerontology 2009-present Non Academic Experience
Place of Employment Title Date Professional Geriatric Care Manager: Care Specialists: Supporting Aging with Dignity occupational therapist & geriatric care manager 2004-present Private practitioner specializing in geriatric rehabilitation occupational therapist 1990-present Alliance for Rehabilitation Services occupational therapist 2005-2006 North Shore - LIJ Home Care occupational therapist 1996-2005 Long Island Developmental Center consultant/occupational therapist 1990-1991; 1992-1993 HTA of New York occupational therapist 1994-1998 Hilaire Farm Nursing Home occupational therapist/coordinator of rehabilitation 1987-1994)n 1980-1994 Gurwin Jewish Geriatric Center occupational therapist 1988-1990 Brookhaven Health Care Facility occupational therapist 1987-1988 St. Charles Hospital & Rehabilitation Center occupational therapist 1975-1979 Employment Record At This Institution
Rank Dates Associate Professor 2010 - present Publications In Field Of Expertise
- Books:
- Papers in Professional Journals:
- Articles:
Maiden, R., Horowitz, B., & Howe, J.. "Workforce training and education gaps in gerontology and geriatrics: What we found in New York State.." Gerontology and Geriatrics Education. 31 2010: 328-349.
Horowitz, B., & Vanner, E.. "Relationships among active engagement in life activities and quality of life for assisted living residents.." Journal of Housing for the Elderly. 24 2010: 130-150.
Horowitz, B., Dapice Wong, S., & DeChello, K.. "Intergenerational service learning: To promote active aging and occupational therapy gerontology practice.." Gerontology and Geriatrics Education. 31 2010: 75-91.
Vanner, E., Block, P., Christodoulou, C., Horowitz, B., & Krupp, L.. "Pilot study exploring quality of life and barriers to leisure-time physical activity in persons with moderate to severe Multiple Sclerosis.." Disability and Health Journal. 1 2008: 58-65.
Horowitz, B., & Copolla, S.. "Building community partnerships to support aging societies.." World Federation of Occupational Therapy Bulletin. 55 2007: 44-49.
Horowitz, B.,Vanner, E., & Olowu, T.. "Interdisciplinary health science education to promote cultural competence.." Journal of Allied Health. 35 2006: e343(avilable on line only).
Horowitz, B., & Chang, P.F. "Promoting engagement in life and well-being through occupational therapy lifestyle redesign: A pilot study within adult day programs.." Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation. 20 2004: 46-58.
Kuemmel, P., Strano-Paul, L., Truhlar, M., Shurpin, D., Horowitz, B., Vidal, C., Jaffe, A., Chandler, B., & Fields, S.. "Assessment of a new interdisciplinary course in geriatrics/gerontology (Abstract).." The Gerontologist. 44 2004: 186.
Farberman, H., Finch, S., Horowitz, B., Lurie, A., Morgan, R., & Page, J.. "A survey of family care giving to elders in New York State (2001): Findings and implications.." Care Management Journals. 4 2003: 153-160.
Hegeman, C., Horowitz, B., Tepper, L., Pillemer, K., & Schultz, L.. "Service learning in elder care: Ten years of growth and assessment.." Journal of Gerontological Social Work. 39 2002: 177-195.
Horowitz, B.. "Ethical decision-making challenges in clinical practices.." Occupational Therapy in Health Care. 16 2002: 1-14.
Horowitz, B.. "Occupational therapy home assessments: Supporting community living through client-centered practice." Occupational Therapy in Mental Health. 18 2002: 1-17.
Horowitz, B.. "Rehabilitation utilization in New York State: Implications for geriatric rehabilitation in 2015.." Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation. 17 2002: 78 - 89..
Horowitz, B., & Bressler, C. "Occupational therapists knowledge of aging.." Physical and Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics. 17 2000: 37-50.
Horowitz, B., Savino, D., & Krauss, A.. "Ageism and implications for occupational therapy geriatric practice.." Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation,. 15 1999: 71-78.
Horowitz, B., & Tollin, R., & Cassidy, G.. "Grip strength: Collection of normative data with community dwelling elders.." Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics. 15 1997: 53-64.
Wagner, M., Krauss, & Horowitz, B.. "Occupationally embedded exercise, rote exercise, and the presence of another person in exercise context.." The Israeli Journal of Occupational Therapy. 4 1995: E87-E100.
- Proceedings:
- Refereed Proceedings
- Non-Refereed Proceedings
Behr, S., Gray, K., Horowitz, B., O'Sullivan, A., & Abreu, B.. "Shining the light on occupational therapy's role in the occupation of caregiving." OT Practice. 12 2007: CE1-7.
Coppola, S., Berger, S., Elliott, S., Horowitz, B., & Knotts, V.. "Occupational therapy for older adults: A reflection on advanced practice." OT Practice. 11 2006: 14-18.
Horowitz, B., & Toto, P.. "Infusing evidenced-based practice in gerontological occupational therapy." Gerontology Special Interest Section Quarterly. 28 2005: 1-4.
Horowitz, B.. "The Olmstead decision: Opportunity for occupational therapy visibility and partnerships." Gerontology Special Interest Section Quarterly. 26 2003: 1-6.
Horowitz, B.. "Geriatric rehabilitation and the future of aging in New York State." Contexts. 9 2000: 2-3.
Horowitz, B.. "Housing: Perspectives on a new aspect of long-term care.." Gerontology Special Interest Section Quarterly. 20 1997: 1-4.
- Refereed Proceedings
- Articles:
- Chapters in Books:
Horowitz, B.. "Ethical issues and gerontic occupational therapy." In O. Larson, R. Stevens-Ratchford, L. Pedretti, L. & J. Crabtree (Eds.), The role of occupational therapy with the elderly. chapter 1996: 461-492.
Horowitz, B.. "Gerontic OT practice: A focus on vision." In M. Gentile (Ed.), A therapist’s guide to the evaluation and treatment of vision dysfunction & low vision. chapter 1996: 461-492.
- Government Reports or Monographs
Rosenbaum, J., Heiser, D., Brownell, & Horowitz, B., Maiden, R., & Krout, J.. "Working with older adults: Charting the future of workforce training and education in New York. adults: Charting the future of workforce training and education in New York State- Listening sessions: Summary and next steps.." Albany: New York State Office for the Aging.. none 2008: .
Suffolk Commission on Creative Retirement (B. Horowitz member of Commission). "Challenges and Opportunity: Report to Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy.." Report to Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy. none 2005: .
Horowitz, B.. "Geriatric rehabilitation: Project 2015: The future of aging in New York: Articles and briefs for discussion briefs for discussionation.." NYS Office for the Aging document. none 2000: .
Farberman, H., Finch, S., & Horowitz, B.. "Informal care giving to New York State elders, 2001: A random digit dialing telephone survey.." Stony Brook University: Center for Aging Policy Research. none 2001: .
- Book Reviews:
"Family and Community Health" 2000: 77-78.
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Other Publications
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Presented Papers, Lectures, And Exhibitions And Performances
"Infusing gerontology across academic disciplines through virtual and service learning pedagogies" 2012, February: Annual Meeting and Educational Leadership Conference of the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education,.
"Gaps in workforce education and training: What we can learn from New York State" 2011, November: Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America.
"Service learning: Promotes occupational therapy gerontology education and practice" 2011, November: Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America.
"Designing case studies through 3D simulations for the health professions" 2011, June-July: Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications,.
"Integration of experiential learning within occupational therapy education" 2011, May: 7th Annual CUNY General Education Conference (for CUNY faculty/students/staff).
"Infusing health literacy within allied health education" 2011,March: Annual Meeting of the Educational Leadership Conference of the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education.
"Charting the future for NYS workforce training and education" 2011, February: York College- CUNY Provost Lecture Series.
"Service learning as a pedagogy in OT education" 2010, November: Annual Conference of the NYS Occupational Therapy Association.
"Supporting aging in place across NYS: Programs, services and challenges" 2010, October: Annual Meeting of the State Society on Aging of New York.
"Relationships between active engagement in everyday occupations and quality of life for older adults in residential communities" 2010, April: Annual Conference of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
"Intergenerational service learning: Innovative programs that promote gerontology education" 2009, February: Annual Meeting and Leadership Conference of the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education.
"Charting the future for NYS workforce training and education in aging" 2008, November: Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America.
"Health care roundtable" 2008, October: Annual meeting of the State Society on Aging of New York.
"Workforce, education and training: A dialogue for action" 2008, October: Annual Meeting of the State Society on Aging of New York.
"Intergenerational service learning: Partnerships that promote geriatric practice" 2008, September: Annual Conference of the NYS Occupational Therapy Association.
"The relationship between ADL and IADL dependence in care- recipients with dementia and care-giver depression and burden" 2008, April: Annual Conference of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
"Evolving pedagogy in intergenerational service learning" 2007, November: Annual Conference of the Gerontological Society of America.
"Gerontologic education in a global society" 2007, November: Annual Conference of the Gerontological Society of America.
"Intergenerational service learning: Partnering with community agencies" 2007, October: Annual Conference of the State Society on Aging of New York.
"Working with older adults: Charting the future of of workforce education and training: Preliminary report" 2007, October: Annual Conference of the State Society on Aging of New York.
"Integrating research and practice in dementia care to support family caregivers" 2007, April: Annual Conference of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
"Building community partnerships to support aging societies" 2006, July: World Federation of Occupational Therapists International Conference.
"Advocacy: An essential competence for working with older adults" 2006, April: Annual Conference of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
"Valued activities, daily routines, and roles among church affiliated Chinese and Korean American elders" 2005, November: Annual Conference of the Gerontological Society of America.
"Older and wiser: Occupational therapy and rehabilitation strategies for everyday use" 2005, October: Annual Meeting of the State Society on Aging of New York.
"Opportunities for geriatric practitioners: Beyond nursing home practice" 2005, October: Annual Conference of the NYS Occupational Therapy Association.
"American Occupational Therapy Board and Specialty Certification opportunities" 2005, October: Annual Conference of the NYS Occupational Therapy Association.
"Occupational therapists: Valued partners in geriatric medicine, rehabilitation, and health promotion" 2005, May: Annual Conference of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
"The influence of leisure/social activities on quality of life of assisted living residents" 2005, May: Annual Conference of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
"The influence of occupations and roles within family life on perceived quality of life among Chinese and Korean American elders" 2005, May: Annual Conference of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
"Three symptomatic barriers to physical activity for the person with multiple sclerosis" 2005, May: Annual Conference of the American Occupational Therapy.
Work In Progress
- Books in progress:
- Papers in Progress:
- Papers submitted to journals for consideration:
Bai, X., Duncan, R., Horowitz, B., Glodstein, S., Graffeo, J. Lavin, J. H. "The added value of 3D simulations in healthcare education." International Journal of Nursing Education. 2012: 22.
Horowitz, B.. "Service learning and occupational therapy education: Preparing students for community practice." Education Special Interest Quarterly. 2011: 11.
- Research in progress:
- Books in progress:
Professional Honors, Prizes, Fellowships
Who's Who in America (65th Edition): 2011.
Columbia University Occupational Therapy Distinguished Alumni Award: 2008.
Fellow of the Gerontological Society of America: 2008.
Stony Brook University Outstanding Community Service Project Award: 2008.
Who’s Who in America ( 63rd Edition): 2008.
New York State United University Professional Development Award: 2007.
State Society on Aging of New York (SSA) Award for Leadership and Service: 2006-2007.
American Occupational Therapy Association Award: Roster of Fellows Award: 2007.
Stony Brook University's School of Health Technology and Management 200% Club: 2006.
American Occupational Therapy Association Service Commendations for participation in the Gerontology Board Certification Panel: 2006.
Touro College Occupational Therapy Distinguished Service Award: 2005.
New York State United University Professional Development Award: 2005.
Certificate of Appreciation for Contributions to the 2005 NYS Occupational Therapy Conference: 2005.
State Society on Aging of New York Award for Outstanding Leadership: 2005.
American Occupational Therapy Association Service Award for participation in AOTA's Specialty Board Gerontology Panel: 2004.
Certificate of Appreciation for Service to the Certificate of Appreciation from Long Island District of NYSOTA & NYSOTA for chairing the Ethics Committee: 2004.
American Occupational Therapy Association Service Award: 2004.
Certificate of Excellence. Awarded by the LID of the NYS Occupational Therapy Association: 2003.
Inducted into Alpha Eta Society, the Allied Health Professions National Honor Society: 2003.
American Occupational Therapy Service Award: 2003.
Geriatric Scholar Certificate: 2002-2003.
New York State United University Professional Development Award: 2000.
Certificate of Appreciation for Service to the Long Island District and the Profession of Occupational Therapy: 2000.
Selected to Participate in Research Training Institute of the Center for Excellence in Health Professions Research, College of Health Professions, T. Jefferson Univ.: 2000.
Who’s Who of American Women: 1999.
Graduate Student Research Award, State Society on Aging of New York: 1992.
Grants-In-Aid
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Institutional Service
- Service to the Department
Participation in NYS Occupational Therapy Association’s Lobby Day in Albany with York College students: 2010.
Participation in Department Advisement sessions: 2010-2012.
Participation in Admissions Committee: 2011-2012.
Participation in Appeals Committee: 2010-2011.
Participation in Curriculum Committee: .
- Service to the School
Undergraduate Advisory Research Council: 2012.
Ad-hoc Research Committee: 2012.
Participation in interdisciplinary curricula development, using computer-based simulations for instruction: 2010-2011.
Community oral presentation at Holliswood Senior Center, "Reducing Fall Risks": 2010.
Developed fall prevention presentation for the Grace Episcopal Church of Jamaica Health Fair: 2010.
- Service to the College
Participation in College Wellness Festival: May 3, 2012.
Provost Lecture Series Planning Committee: 2011-2012.
Committee on Academic Standing: 2011-2012.
Participation in York College Fall Fest: 2010.
Participation in York College Open House advisement program: 2010, 2012.
- Service to the Graduate Center
- Service to the University
- Service to the Department
Offices Held In Professional Societies
President, State Society on Aging of New York: 2006-2007.
Executive Board, State Society on Aging of New York: 2002-2007.
Secretary LID of New York State Occupational Therapy Association: 1998 - 2000.
Other Professional Activities And Public Service
Conference Abstract Reviewer for the Annual Scientific Meeting of Gerontological Society of America: 2011-2012.
Member of the Board of Directors of the Foundation for Long Term Care: 2008-2012.
Member of the Social Research, Policy, and Practice Section Program Committee of the Gerontological Society of America: 2011-2012.
Member of the Editorial Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics: 1996–2012.
Member of the Editorial Board of Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation: 2002-2012.
Member of the Presidents Circle of the State Society on Aging of New York: 2008-2012.
Member of the Clinical Advisory Committee for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Long Island Chapter: 1994-2010.
Coordinator of Working with Older Adults: Charting the Future of Workforce Training and Education, Listening Sessions in New York State, sponsored by the State Society on Aging of NY & the NYS Office for the Aging: 2007-2009.
Participant in the New York Academy of Medicine’s Care Coordination Round: 2008.
American Occupational Therapy Association’s Families and Caregivers Ad Hoc Work Group: 2005-2007.
Member of the American Occupational Therapy’s Gerontology Board Certification Panel: 2004-2006.
Research/Education Liaison for Gerontology Special Interest Section of the American Occupational Therapy Association: 2003-2006.
Member Suffolk County Commission on Creative Retirement: 2004-2006.
Conference Committee for 2005 Annual Conference of the LID of New York State Occupational Therapy Association: 2005.
Facilitator for the Pre-White House Conference on Aging: Suffolk County Forum, Brentwood, NY: 2005.
Member of the American Occupational Therapy Association Families & Caregivers Ad Hoc Workgroup: 2005.
Program Chair, Annual Conference of State Society on Aging of New York: 2002.
Secretary of LID New York State Occupational Therapy Association: 1998-2000.
Member of the American Occupational Therapy Association’s Roster of Accreditation Evaluators: 1999-2002.
Chair, Ethics Committee, LID of New York State Occupational Therapy Association: 1994-2004.
Host for NYS Office for the Aging’s Long Island Forum on Aging, Stony Brook University: 2000.
Association for Gerontology in Higher Education’s Faculty Development Committee: 1998-1999.
Teaching Activities At This Institution
- Courses Taught (List)
OT 322 Occupations Through the Life Span OT 505 Occupational Therapy Process I: Physical Intervention OT 321 Occupational Analysis OT 518 Research Seminar I OT 506 Occupational Therapy Process II: Physical Intervention OT 645B Occupational Therapy Practice OT 644 Advanced Occupational Therapy Theory & Practice OT 519 Research Seminar II OT 645B Occupational Therapy Practice (focusing on geriatric practice) OT 645B-H-Web (Hybrid) Occupational Therapy Practice (focusing on geriatric practice) OT 423 Collaboration in Occupational Therapy - New courses/programs developed (list):
Occupational Therapy Practice (focusing on geriatric practice), OT 645B- H- Web (Hybrid).
Use of Orthotics in Occupational Therapy Practice, OT 523.
Use of Physical Agent Modalities in Occupational Therapy Practice, OT 524.
- Courses Taught (List)
