Describes St. Christopher House Health Action Theatre by Seniors in Toronto, which uses interactive theater to address such issues as elder abuse, mental health, substance abuse, and other health care issues. Includes information about the lack of appropriate culturally sensitive healthcare and home care support services. (JOW)

Discusses the need for research on current self-care practices among the elderly in various cultures. Looks at differences in self-care practices in Denmark, Japan, and the United States. (JOW)

Interviews with 2,356 adults over 60 in developing nations found them largely economically and socially productive and generally satisfied with or reconciled to roles and status. However, economic marginalization limits their ability to make choices about types of participation. (SK)

This issue on preventive health care and health promotion for older adults includes 14 articles on history and definition, development of guidelines, responsibility, implementation of programs for the elderly and how it differs from that for other populations, programs for minorities, access to health care information, and a description of a…

This issue on grandparenting contains 19 articles grouped as follows: the changing face of grandparents--families, demography, and diversity; the changing face of grandparenting--complex roles and relationships; law, policy, and programs; and grandparents remembered. (JOW)