Horowitz, Beverly

Professor Emerita
Occupational Therapy

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BHorowitz@york.cuny.edu

Areas of Expertise

Occupational Therapy Education & Gerontology Practice
Interdisciplinary Gerontology & Geriatric Education
Service Learning in Occupational Therapy Education
Geriatric Rehabilitation
Dementia Care
Long-Term Care across the Care Continuum
Community Practice to Support the Needs of Older Adults and Families
Geriatric Care Management

Books in Field Of Expertise

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Articles in Field Of Expertise

Horowitz, B., Lopez, A., & Smith, C.,&. "Culturally competent strategies: Evidence and case studies to improve health and occupational participation in the United States.." World Federation of Occupational Therapists Bulletin. 74 2018: 17-23.

Horowitz, B., Almonte, T., & Vasil, A.. "Use of the Home Safety Self- Assessment Tool (HSSAT) within community health education to improve home safety." Occupational Therapy in Health Care. 0 2016: 1-17.

Horowitz, B., Tagliarino, J., & Look, K.. "Occupational therapy education, attitudes on aging, and occupational therapy students and therapists interest in gerontology practice.." Physical and Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics. 32 2014: 136-152.

Horowitz, B., Nochajski, S., & Schweitzer, J.. "Use of the Home Safety Self-Assessment Tool to support aging in place.." Occupational Therapy In Health Care,. 23 2013: 216-227.

Bai, X., Duncan, R.O., Horowitz, B., Glodstein, S., Graffeo, J., & Lavin, J.. "The added value of 3D simulations in healthcare education.." International Journal of Nursing Education. 4 2012: 67-72.

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 (available 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 (Special Issue 1) 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.

Chapters in Field Of Expertise

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.

Non Refereed Proceedings in Field Of Expertise

Horowitz, B. "Service learning and occupational therapy education: Preparing students for community practice." Special Interest Group Quarterly: Education,. 22 2012: 1-4.

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.

Monographs in Field Of Expertise

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, March: .

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: .

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Reviews in Field Of Expertise

"Family and Community Health" 2000: 77-78.

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Presented Papers, Lectures, and Exhibitions and Performances

" Reducing disability through geriatric primary care. " 2018, April: Gerontological Society of America Annual Conference,.

" Occupational therapy and medication management " 2018, January: St. John’s University School of Pharmacy.

" Collaborative interprofessional simulation using standardized patients: Nursing, Occupational Therapy, & Theatre Arts " 2017, March: Annual Faculty Development Day on Interprofessional Education and Collaborationay.

" Occupational Therapy for All: Addressing the Needs of Diverse People and Communities Across the Lifespan " 2017, April: Annual Conference of the American Occupational Therapy Association.

" Use of the Home Safety Self Assessment Tool (HSSAT) within Community Health Education to Improve Home Safety " 2016, April: Annual Conference of the American Occupational Therapy Association.

" Occupational therapy geriatric practice and long term care " 2016, March: SHSPP Faculty Development Day.

" Occupational therapy community practice to support aging in place " 2015, November: Annual Conference of the New York State Occupational Therapy Association,.

" Interdisciplinary occupational therapy-social work partnerships to promote home safety and community living " 2015, October: Annual Conference of the State Society on Aging of New York.

" Occupational therapy student and practitioner views about gerontology/geriatric practice " 2014, November: Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America.

" The role of occupational therapy with adults with MS " 2014, November: Long Island MS Nurse's Society Conference.

" Occupational therapy education, attitudes on aging and influence on interest in gerontology practice " 2014, October: Annual Conference of the State society on Aging of New York.

" Occupational therapy community practice to support aging in place " 2014, April: Annual Conference of the american occupational Therapy Association.

" Developing expertise: A look across Helping Professions. " 2013, November: York College CETL Program.

" Community strategies to promote home safety and aging in place. " 2013, October: State Society on Aging of New York.

" Strengthening communities through careers in aging. " 2013, October: Annual Conference of the State Society on Aging of New York.

" Service Learning in Higher Education: Experiences from Occupational Therapy Higher Education. " 2013, May: York College CETL Professional Development Program.

" Community-based strategies to support aging in place and home safety " 2013, April: Annual Conference of the American Occupational Therapy Association.

" Addressing health care literacy for health education and the management of chronic disease. " 2013, March: Annual Conference of the American Society on Aging.

" Lifestyle and brain health, " 2013, January, March: Campaign against Dementia, Glen Cove Senior Center.

" 4th Annual NYC Conference on Aging on " 2013, November: CUNY Conference.

" 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.

" 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).

" Service learning: Promotes occupational therapy gerontology education and practice " 2011, November: Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America.

" Infusing health literacy within allied health education " 2011,March: Annual Meeting of the Educational Leadership Conference of the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education.

" Service learning as a pedagogy in OT education " 2010, November: Annual Conference of the NYS Occupational Therapy Association.

" Charting the future for NYS workforce training and education " 2011, February: York College- CUNY Provost Lecture Series.

" 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.

" 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.

" Intergenerational service learning: Innovative programs that promote gerontology education " 2009, February: Annual Meeting and Leadership Conference of the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education.

" 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.

" Evolving pedagogy in intergenerational service learning " 2007, November: Annual Conference of the Gerontological Society of America.

" 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.

" 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 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.

" The influence of leisure/social activities on quality of life of assisted living residents " 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.

Professional Honors, Prizes, Fellowships

Walter M. Beattie Jr. Award: 2019.

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

CUNY, Engaging Occupational Therapy Students in Community Practice with Older Adults. 2016-2017: 7,500.00.

CUNY, Integrating Service Learning Pedagogies to Enhance Occupational Therapy Education for Health Promotion and Community Practice. 2012: $9,729.40.

CUNY, Community Partnerships to Improve Home Safety and Reduce Fall Risks. 2013-2014: $8,975.00.

Offices Held In Professional Societies

Board of Directors, State Society on Aging of New York: 2013- 2018.

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.

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Other Professional Activities and Public Service

Member of the NYC/metropolitan Area Occupational Therapy Directors Council: 2017-2018.

Participant in the NYC Falls Prevention Coalition: 2016-2018.

Member of the Editorial Board of Journal of Gerontology and Geriatrics Education: 2015-2017.

Member of the Editorial Board of Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation: 2002-2020.

Member of the Presidents Circle of the State Society on Aging of New York: 2008-2020.

Member of the Social Research, Policy, and Practice Section Program Committee of the Gerontological Society of America: 2011-2020.

Proposal Reviewer for the Annual Occupational Therapy Association Conference: 2007- 2014.

Editorial Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics: 1996-2014.

Advisory Board: The Campaign against Dementia, Glen Cove Senior Center: 2013.

Pro Bono Consultant for Glen Cove Senior Center: 2013.

Pro Bono Consultant for Selfhelp Community Services Housing Program: 2013.

Conference Abstract Reviewer for the Annual Scientific Meeting of Gerontological Society of America: 2011-2013.

Member of the Board of Directors of the Foundation for Long Term Care: 2008-2012.

Member of the Editorial Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics: 1996–2017.

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.

Member of the Editorial Board of Journal of Gerontology and Geriatric Education: 2014-2017.

Facilitator of Addressing the Needs of NYC Elders: 2014.