Notes that research on elder abuse highlights importance of communication and conflict resolution in families of older people, and that few prevention programs are available for use with community groups. Reviews literature on elder abuse and describes an educational curriculum designed to prevent abuse and neglect in families of the elderly.…

This paper discusses some issues and challenges faced by the Boston University Gerontology Center in providing consultation and technical assistance to community agencies serving older adults. They are: community expectation vs. center capacity to deliver, time constraints vs. agency time demands, agency standards vs. University standards, program…

This paper presents in outline form the following issues in developing programs in gerontology: getting started, support on campus, getting information, purpose of programs, organizational models, and multidisciplinary and multipurpose programs. (Author)

With increasing emphasis on treating the whole person, on the maintenance of an individual's former life style, and on patients' rights, long-term care personnel need to become aware that many nursing home residents experience needs related to their sexuality. A model two-day workshop is presented wlth a focus on the following topics: (1) a broad…

This guide first discusses the process of aging and how it can become a curricular inclusion within Ohio elementary schools. Possibly because the aged are becoming more visible and because a number of changes in attitudes and values may be occurring rather rapidly in some areas, a new look is being taken regarding the study of aging, with the…

This training model is a guide for developing statewide training for a continuing education certificate in gerontology in religion and aging. It is designed for use by gerontology educators, state office of aging executives, and leaders of religious judicatories. Section I begins with a description of the training model and covers where and how to…