Dementia in its many forms is a leading cause of functional limitation among older adults worldwide and will continue to ascend in global health importance as populations continue to age and effective cures remain elusive. The following guidelines were developed for psychologists who perform evaluations of dementia and age-related cognitive…

Identifies true relationships between the psyche and the lyric, epic, and dramatic voices of poetry. Shows how the acts of identifying, responding to, and composing in these three voices engage healing, inspiration, and active imagination among the aging. (SR)

Instead of material trinkets, many companies now offer valuable preretirement programs that are either developed by their own personnel departments or made available through third-party organizations. Typically, most programs help employees prepare for retirement by offering general information, financial and legal counsel, and health guidelines.…

Describes a hiring program for senior citizens as part-time specialty counselors in a day camp. Lists objectives, methods, implementation, and means to evaluate the proposed program. Relates background qualifications and camp activities of two persons successfully hired under the program, and two unsuccessful experiences with seniors hired under…

Instruction in orientation and mobility (O M) for aged visually impaired persons should begin as soon as possible based on the individual's needs and preferences. Positive attitudes and good instructor-client relationships are critical to the success of O M. (CL)

The uses and effects of group therapy with elderly blind people are discussed and some ideas are offered for overcoming clients' resistance to mental health services and for facilitating their emotional adjustment to visual loss by using nontraditional group therapy techniques. (Author/DLS)

Discusses male and female sexual response in aging adults. Describes common medical problems and their relationship to sexuality in older adults. Considers common surgeries including hysterectomy, mastectomy, and prostatectomy and sexuality in older adults. Discusses implications for counselors. (RC)

Teachers must understand the physiological and psychological changes that occur in adulthood as a normal part of aging and recognize the implications that these changes have for the teaching-learning process in order to be sensitive to the unique needs and characteristics of adults over 50 as learners. (CT)

A demographic fact is that the population is made up of an increasingly larger percentage of old people. Senior citizens will vote in the same pattern as the rest of the population if they are informed. Presents ways schools can communicate better and gain the suppport of senior citizens. (MD)

Surveyed 143 older adults to examine their interest in various vocational courses and their overall educational needs in relation to sex, race, educational attainment, and course location. Results suggested older adults generally are interested in vocational education related to home life, avocational interests, health, and technical updating.…

Discusses the trend toward affiliation of nursing homes with educational programs as clinical teaching institutions for medical, nursing, and allied health students. Reviews potential ethical and legal issues for the nursing home administrator, professional staff member, educator, and student, including informed consent, supervisory…

Sets forth some essential facts about the aging process and discusses issues of concern to those who teach art workshops to older adults. (FL)

The author discusses the use of retired individuals as volunteers in special education. Sections address common needs and interests of retired volunteers, considerations in recruitng volunteers, procedures for writing job descriptions, and volunteer training. (SBH)

The article offers suggestions for recruiting, training, utilizing, scheduling, and retaining senior citizen volunteers in the special education classroom. (DB)

Argues for changes in the way technical communicators design new documentation systems to accommodate readers with impaired vision, mental abilities, and motor control. Recommends use of larger type, careful choice of ink and paper color, use of matte-finish paper, thoughtful page and screen design, and use of contextual aids, priming strategies,…