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Direct linkLun, Man Wai Alice – Educational Gerontology, 2019
The increase of the US older adult population requires additional professionally trained staff in health and social services. Exposing knowledge and skills of gerontology to address aging competency among student in higher education can better prepare for students' future educational and career planning. The aim of this study is to understand…
Descriptors: Educational Gerontology, Aging Education, Aging (Individuals), Student Attitudes
Luppi, Elena – International Journal of Lifelong Education, 2009
The following work outlines an analysis of education initiatives aimed at the elderly. It examines the characteristics of the old aged learner, his/her "educability" and the foundations for an educational approach for this age group. These theoretical assumptions form the basis of this research: an exploratory study into various…
Descriptors: Older Adults, Adult Education, Lifelong Learning, Learning Theories
Silverstein, Nina M.; Sullivan, Donna M.; Murtha, Jenai; Jawad, May H. – Gerontology & Geriatrics Education, 2005
The Frank J. Manning Certificate Program in Gerontology at the University of Massachusetts Boston was established in 1979 as part of an Administration on Aging (AoA) grant to develop and expand services to the elderly citizens of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The program was designed to implement concepts associated with productive aging…
Descriptors: Alumni, Educational Gerontology, Aging Education, Interviews
