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Hagan, Winifred B. – 1983
Past research and educational efforts in gerontological nursing have revealed that nursing care of the older person has received a low priority by practicing nurses and nursing students. To measure registered nurses' changes in knowledge about aging, nine registered nurses (mean age, 30.7 years, mean number of years nursing experience, 6.9)…
Descriptors: Aging Education, Aging (Individuals), Attitude Change, Change
Peer reviewedCape, Ronald D. T. – Impact of Science on Society, 1989
With time, an increasing number in the world population is becoming old, and changes in the aging brain mean that a significant proportion of the aged are likely to be dependent on others. The devotion of resources to research into the aging brain could bring benefits far outweighing the investment. (Author/CW)
Descriptors: Adult Development, Aging (Individuals), Aging Education, Biology
Download full textOsterkamp, Marilynn B.; And Others – 1983
Although informal assessments of caregiver training and support groups have been positive, empirical evidence of their beneficial impact is needed. To evaluate a group program for families of elderly parents, a pre/postmeasure, experimental/control group design was implemented. Adults participating in two workshops on "Your Aging…
Descriptors: Adults, Aging Education, Aging (Individuals), Control Groups
