Israeli public school made gerontological content and experiences available to students aged 13-14. Process included library research, interviewing older residents, friendly visits to home for aged, formal lectures, role playing, and homework. Participants were reported to have improved relations with own grandparents. (Author/NB)

Describes the nature of cognitive therapy, some current theoretical perspectives, and application to three specific populations: children and adolescents, the elderly, and those with eating disorders. (Author/BL)

The generation three and generation one connection of individuals not related by blood or marriage is predicted to increase in incidence in the coming decades. This will occur regardless of public policy or the concerns of family members who yearn for connectedness within the institutional family. These non-family nexi have the potential to…

The purpose of this report is to enhance both individual and national perspectives on prevention of ill health and premature death through identification of priorities and specification of measureable goals. Health problems for every age group from infancy through old age are discussed with suggestions for prevention and improvement of…

Introduces the social network paradigm for analysis of social relationships. In nine articles presents basic research and clinical applications for further exploration. Topics include social network intervention with adolescents, the mentally ill, elderly, and families of divorce. (JAC)