The "new gerontology," built on the concept of successful aging, sets forth the preconditions for and the end product of the process of aging successfully. Focused on health and active participation in life, it vests largely within individuals the power to achieve this normatively desirable state. While acknowledging the contributions of the…

Describes The Road of Life, a board game developed to increase understanding of the experiences of the elderly by simulating the gains and losses of old age. The game, followed by a group discussion, is an effective way to facilitate an increased understanding of old age. (JAC)

Describes a model developed at Ithaca College to increase the exposure of secondary school students to information on the aging population. College faculty and social studies teachers collaborated on the program to develop lesson plans that infused information on aging into social studies courses. The success of the partnership allowed for…