Background
Zimmer, Anna Held was born on January 1, 1922 in Revere, Massachusetts, United States. Daughter of Morris and Sarah (Javits) Held.
Zimmer, Anna Held was born on January 1, 1922 in Revere, Massachusetts, United States. Daughter of Morris and Sarah (Javits) Held.
Bachelor, Brooklyn College, 1943. Master of Social Work, Smith College, 1944.
Caseworker New Haven Family Service, 1944-1946, Philadelphia Family Service, 1946-1948, United Service for New Americans, New York City, 1948-1949, Council Center Senior Citizens, Brooklyn, 1957-1969. Caseworker, student supervisor Community Service Society New York, New York City, 1967-1982. Co-director Network Associates, 1982-1987.
Director media assistance to caregivers Brookdale Center Aging/Hunter College, New York City, 1985-1987. Director Institute on Mutual Aid, Self Help in Field of Aging Brookdale Center Aging Hunter College, 1986—2003. Member long term home health care committee Jewish Home and Hospital for Aged.
Regional representative National Institute on Community-Based Long-Term Care, National Council on Aging, member advisory committee caregivers project, 1986. Member advisory committee Retired Senior Volunteer Program, New York City. Co-chair Hunter College, School Social Work, 2003.
Member National Association of Social Workers (Social Worker in Aging award New York City chapter 1987, Walter Beattie award 1998), Aca.d Certified Social Workers, Gerontological Society of America, American Society Aging, New York Society Aging.
Married Fred Zimmer, April 4, 1948. Children: Harold, Sarah, Bonnie.