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Peer reviewedRosich, Rosellen M.; Thompson, S. Rae – Educational Gerontology, 1997
Responses from 159 of 837 health and mental health professionals in Alaska showed the following: (1) 54% said community services for the aging were inadequate; (2) 55% felt health professionals' knowledge of aging was insufficient; and (3) 91.8% needed further training in aging and geriatrics, especially regarding mental health and Alzheimer's…
Descriptors: Community Health Services, Educational Needs, Geriatrics, Gerontology
