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| Educational Gerontology | 7 |
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| Bennett, Edward S. | 1 |
| Eklund, Susan J. | 1 |
| Hubbard, Richard W. | 1 |
| Kane, Robert L. | 1 |
| Kyllo, Carole J. | 1 |
| Levkoff, Sue | 1 |
| Nelson, Gary M. | 1 |
| Santos, John F. | 1 |
| Spence, Donald L. | 1 |
| Winter, Darlene J. | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 7 |
| Reports - General | 7 |
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Peer reviewedKyllo, Carole J.; Kane, Robert L. – Educational Gerontology, 1996
A yearlong training program involved 77 faculty from multiple disciplines in improving aging-related knowledge and appreciation for other disciplines' treatment of the topic. Evaluation showed good results for passive cognitive learning, slightly less for active cognitive learning, and mixed for affective. Four regional geriatric education centers…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Aging (Individuals), Faculty Development, Fellowships
Peer reviewedLevkoff, Sue; And Others – Educational Gerontology, 1996
Describes 10 modules for primary care practitioners on health promotion/disease prevention for the elderly on these topics: Alzheimer's disease in minorities, dehydration, diabetes, elder abuse, geriatric nutrition, oncology, oral health in long-term care, incontinence, injury prevention, and physical activity. These areas are significant for…
Descriptors: Geriatrics, Health Promotion, Learning Modules, Physicians
Peer reviewedNelson, Gary M. – Educational Gerontology, 1988
Examines personnel needs for geriatric social workers, explores growing demand for geriatric social work practitioners, reviews argument for specialized training in geriatrics, and identifies number of social workers specializing in geriatrics. Discusses state of the art of geriatrics in social work education. Makes recommendations for increasing…
Descriptors: Demand Occupations, Employment Projections, Geriatrics, Needs Assessment
Peer reviewedBennett, Edward S.; Eklund, Susan J. – Educational Gerontology, 1983
Reviews the effects of vision changes commonly associated with aging (e.g., cataract, presbyopia, pupil changes) and examines their relationship to intellectual performance. Discusses variables related to intellectual functioning including motivation, education, test anxiety, and fatigue. (LLL)
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Aging (Individuals), Cognitive Processes, Geriatrics
Peer reviewedSpence, Donald L. – Educational Gerontology, 1988
Addresses diversions that prevent professionals in geriatrics from achieving an interdisciplinary focus. Describes a heuristic paradigm that communicates to the client and caregiver the importance of what they are doing. Discusses the importance of extending the teachings of traditional educational gerontology and of empowering clients to fuller…
Descriptors: Caregivers, Educational Gerontology, Empowerment, Geriatrics
Peer reviewedWinter, Darlene J. – Educational Gerontology, 1984
Reviews the demographics related to drivers and pedestrians 55 years and over, identifying and addressing their special traffic problems and needs. Implications of alcohol and other drug use and physical, cognitive, psychological, and environmental factors that influence learning and performance are addressed as they relate to traffic safety…
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Drinking, Driver Education, Drug Use
Peer reviewedHubbard, Richard W.; Santos, John F. – Educational Gerontology, 1981
Reports the simulation of sensory and mobility problems of older adults as an effective training model when combined with a number of roles and scenarios. Discusses the application of the training model in work with geriatric health professionals. (Author)
Descriptors: Communication Problems, Educational Gerontology, Empathy, Geriatrics
