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Direct linkWescott, Amy; Healy, Tara C. – Educational Gerontology, 2011
This study evaluated the Memory Bridge Initiative (MBI), an educational, experiential program pairing high school students with older adults who have dementia. A qualitative, single group design with baseline and follow-up measures examined whether or not students would have a positive learning experience while gaining newfound appreciation and…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Alzheimers Disease, Older Adults, Memory
Meuser, Thomas M.; Boise, Linda; Morris, John C. – Educational Gerontology, 2004
Research on assessment and treatment of Alzheimer's disease (AD) is moving at a rapid pace. Continuing education (CE) providers must translate new findings for clinicians so as to enhance patient care. A two-page survey was distributed by mail to a sample of 5,000 licensed Missouri clinicians to gather data in support of this translation process.…
Descriptors: Specialists, Physicians, Translation, Nurses
Shenk, Dena; Moore, Linda; Davis, Boyd – Educational Gerontology, 2004
This article derives from the experience of teaching an asynchronous web-based course, Communicating with Older Persons with Alzheimer's Disease, taught by a multidisciplinary team of three faculty. The students also were multidisciplinary with diverse cultural and educational backgrounds and varied professional experience with older adults. Our…
Descriptors: Educational Background, Web Based Instruction, Gerontology, Distance Education
Meuser, Thomas M.; Boise, Linda; Morris, John C. – Educational Gerontology, 2004
Research on assessment and treatment of Alzheimer's disease (AD) is moving at a rapid pace. Continuing education (CE) providers must translate new findings for clinicians so as to enhance patient care. A two-page survey was distributed by mail to a sample of 5,000 licensed Missouri clinicians to gather data in support of this translation process.…
Descriptors: Physicians, Specialists, Nurses, Continuing Education
Allen, Michael; Ferrier, Suzanne; Sargeant, Joan; Loney, Elaine; Bethune, Graeme; Murphy, Gerard – Educational Gerontology, 2005
Caring for patients with dementia is complex and demanding. Since family physicians (FPs) provide much of this care, we examined their practices, learning needs, and barriers to care concerning Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. We surveyed 392 (approximately 50%) Nova Scotia FPs and conducted focus groups and interviews with: FPs; staff of…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Patients, Physicians, Focus Groups
Coogle, Constance L.; Head, Colleen A.; Parham, Iris A. – Educational Gerontology, 2006
The present study compares changes in job satisfaction and career commitment among Alzheimer's care staff participating in a two-phase, state-level training collaborative to improve dementia care. Results reveal an increase in extrinsic job satisfaction and a decrease in career commitment. Findings could be related to the effects of both the…
Descriptors: Allied Health Personnel, Job Satisfaction, Health Services, Alzheimers Disease
