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Peer reviewedAday, Ronald H.; And Others – Educational Gerontology, 1993
An 8-week intergenerational program matched 19 African-American teenagers with 19 elderly persons. Compared to a 20-teen control group, participating youth had significantly changed attitudes toward the elderly and aging. Older adults also had positive attitudes toward youth. (SK)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Aging (Individuals), Attitude Change, Blacks
Peer reviewedDowning, Ruppert A.; Copeland, Elaine J. – Educational Gerontology, 1980
Describes the development and implementation of a conference designed to facilitate the interaction of Black elderly and social service agency personnel. Black elderly individuals articulated their social service needs and social service providers were sensitized to the needs of these clients. (Author)
Descriptors: Blacks, Community Education, Community Services, Counselor Client Relationship
Peer reviewedSpence, Susie A. – Educational Gerontology, 1997
Describes a program designed to help rural elderly African Americans acquire daily living skills, conducted in their homes to reduce transportation problems and increase participation. The design takes into account characteristics of the population, such as age, health, economic conditions, race, educational level, and support systems. (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Basic Skills, Blacks, Daily Living Skills
