Drama holds promise as a medium through which the psychosocial conditions of nutrition can be conveyed. Describes use of drama in a group situation as one technique that could enrich the effectiveness of a peer-educator approach to nutrition education for the elderly. (JN)

The importance of the grandparent-grandchild relationship can be used effectively in group work with the aged by using pictures of grandchildren to stimulate personal interaction. Participants are asked to bring pictures of their grandchildren, great-grandchildren, or surrogate grandchildren to a two-hour training session on grandparenting. During…

This guide is intended to help agencies serving older adults with mental retardation and other developmental disabilities in setting up a relatively inexpensive creative art program. The first section presents a rationale for creative art experiences for this population and then provides specific information on program development, including…