Borderless Care: Navigating Transnational Caregiving in a Globalized World

SPS Webinar

Borderless Care: Navigating Transnational Caregiving in a Globalized World

Thursday, February 27, 2025 (1 – 2 pm ET)

Presenter: Mohammad Sajjad Hossain, MSW, MA

CE:1 Social Work contact hour

This webinar explores the phenomenon of transnational caregiving, highlighting how international migration and an aging population lead to complex caregiving dynamics across borders. It discusses the motivations behind such caregiving, including filial obligations and cultural norms, as well as the various forms of support that transnational caregivers provide, such as financial assistance and emotional connections. Thewebinar also highlights that these caregivers face significant emotional, psychological, and logistical challenges. It emphasizes the need for supportive policies and frameworks to better assist transnational caregivers in their roles.

Objectives:

• Social workers will be able to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the nature and challenges of transnational family caregiving for old family members.
• Social workers will gain valuable insights into the necessary interventions for supporting transnational caregivers of older adults.
• Will equip social workers to design and advocate necessary policies that meet the specific needs of transnational caregivers and enhance the well-being of caregivers and care recipients.

Cost: SPS Members: Free / Non-SPS NASW Members: $20 / Non-NASW Member: $30