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Schneider, Sue; Brothers, Allyson – Journal of Extension, 2019
There is a growing imperative to ensure that aging-related resources and information are accessible to older adults and caregivers as the population ages. Extension can play an important role in associated education and outreach. We report on the results of a community assessment conducted in Larimer County, Colorado, that addressed barriers to…
Descriptors: Extension Education, Aging Education, Aging (Individuals), Access to Information
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Rizzo, Victoria M.; Rowe, Jeannine M. – Research on Social Work Practice, 2016
Objectives: This study examines the impact of social work interventions in aging on quality of life (QOL) and cost outcomes in four categories (health, mental health, geriatric evaluation and management, and caregiving). Methods: Systematic review methods are employed. Databases were searched for articles published in English between 2004 and 2012…
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Social Work, Aging (Individuals), Aging Education
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Moone, Rajean P.; Cagle, John G. – Educational Gerontology, 2011
The Aging Network is a federally funded group of collaborating organizations which provides support and services to older adults and caregivers. Professionals within the network are charged with staying up-to-date on current best practices, pertinent changes in federal policies, and the latest developments in aging. To promote professional…
Descriptors: Conferences (Gatherings), Caregivers, Continuing Education, Content Analysis
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Murray, Paul D.; And Others – Gerontologist, 1996
Factor analytic and construct validity studies were conducted to explore the validity of Cicirelli's 13-item Filial Anxiety Scale (FAS). The State-Trait Anxiety Inventory and the Marlowe-Crowne Social Desirability Scale were a part of the investigation. Results offer support for the validity of the FAS subscales and the FAS' usefulness as an…
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Aging Education, Caregiver Role, Caregivers
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Talamantes, Melissa A.; And Others – Gerontologist, 1996
Examines differences in perceived caregiver availability among a random sample of Mexican American and non-Hispanic white young-old residents in three socioeconomically distinct neighborhoods. For MAs across all three socioeconomic status groups, being female, widowed, and having more chronic illnesses was associated with a lesser likelihood of…
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Aging Education, Caregivers, Counseling
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Stern, Steven – Gerontologist, 1996
Estimates the effects of various parent and child characteristics on the choice of care arrangement of the parent, taking into account the potential endogeneity of some of the child characteristics. Three equations are estimated: care choice, child location, and child work. Results suggest a hierarchy of family decision making; child locations…
Descriptors: Adult Children, Aging (Individuals), Aging Education, Caregiver Role