Outlines concept of aging of Leos Janacek, a composer remembered primarily for works that he composed in the last decade of his life. Describes Janacek's subjects of his late operas; composer's comments during this period; and shape of his musical structures. Questions concept of "late style" and notes problems of applying models to…

Drawing upon principles of formal demography, establishes the mathematical relationship between two generations' perspectives on informal intergenerational transfers. Considers importance of generational perspective with regard to prevalence estimates of intrafamily transfers. Transfers examined include coresidence, household and financial…

This packet contains summaries of issues concerning provisions of law affecting victims and their involvement in the criminal justice system. The packet opens by stating that unless victims and witnesses come forward and report criminal activity to law enforcement authorities and are subsequently willing to testify and endure cross-examination in…

This paper focuses on the referral structure (and the primary definers within this structure) in terms of which elder abuse is being defined as a social problem in Canada and interest groups are being mobilized to deal with the alleged problem. Preliminary research indicates that the major impetus is, in the main, not coming from organizations of…

This document contains a report by the House of Representatives' Committee on Education and Labor concerning the bill H.R. 1451 to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to authorize appropriations for the fiscal years 1988, 1989, 1990, and 1991; and to reauthorize the Native American Programs Act of 1974 for an additional 4 years at a level of…

Discusses historical issues of the role of government in the context of the increases in the number of able older persons. Formulates a series of significant policy issues which decision makers may confront as a consequence of demands these able elders may make on the state and the demands that the state and society may make on them. (Author)

Traces the development of an art program for the Amarillo, Texas, Senior Citizens Association. This program, the Arts and Creative Skills Area, funded by Amarillo College, has associations with community art groups and shows and receives support from the recently established Senior Citizen Task Force on the Arts. (AEM)

Reviews some of the demographics of aging and alcohol abuse among the aged, and offers a theoretical approach from the sociology of deviance literature toward understanding alcohol abuse among elderly people. (Author)

Social workers have given relatively little attention to consequences of plant closings for workers. Discusses effects of plant closings on workers, their families, and the community through a review of the literature and a case study. Identifies older workers as group most negatively affected by plant closing. Suggests intervention role for…

The author details ways in which the vocational, technical, and adult education system can keep up with the aging of the student population. She states that data must be gathered and new training policies developed if vocational education is to address the needs of its older students. Wisconsin's work on this project is described. (Author/CH)

Research into aging confirms that increased activity is associated with increased life expectancy. The emphasis is changing from high intensity exercise to activity. (MT)

Workplace changes and increased longevity have heightened the need for retirement planning specialists. Specialists are beginning to focus more holistically on life planning and addressing the challenges of technology and the needs of low-income adults. (Contains 15 references.) (SK)

Notes that age-related changes in physiology and pharmacokinetics (how drugs are used in the body) lead to increased drug sensitivity and potentially harmful drug effects. Addresses heightened sensitivity to drug effects seen in older adults. Presents three examples of physiologic decline and discusses some broad considerations for geriatric…

Introduces the faith development paradigm of James Fowler, describing six stages of faith development: intuitive-projective faith, mythic-literal faith, synthetic-conventional faith, individuating-reflective faith, conjunctive faith, and universalizing faith. Reviews one research project in which Fowler's paradigm was applied to older adults.…

Presents overview of increasing proportion of older people and implications for church. Emphasizes ministry by, with, and to older persons and notes church's opportunity to extend its ministry. Encourages preparation of laypersons for such a ministry and presents models for equipping laypersons for such work. (Author/NB)