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Peer reviewedWan, Thomas H.; And Others – Journal of Gerontology, 1980
Examined the impact of geriatric day care and homemaker services on patient outcomes. It was found that there were significant differences in physical functioning and activity level for the day care samples and in physical functioning and contentment level for the homemaker study sample. (Author)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Day Care, Geriatrics, Homemaking Skills
Peer reviewedNelson, Franklyn L.; Farberow, Norman L. – Journal of Gerontology, 1980
Indirect self-destructive behavior (ISDB) is associated with direct suicide potential, dissatisfaction with the treatment program and with life in general, confused reasoning and judgment, poor prognosis for discharge, the absence of religious commitment, and significant losses in the patient's life. ISDB is an alternative form of suicide. (Author)
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Emotional Disturbances, Geriatrics, Gerontology
Peer reviewedNorris, Michael L.; Cunningham, David R. – Journal of Gerontology, 1981
Studied the relationship between progressive hearing loss (presbycusic) hearing patterns and social involvement of the aged. Individuals (N=50) with presbycusic hearing patterns were asked specific questions about their social activities. Results indicated that social involvement was not related significantly to the amount of hearing loss in this…
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Geriatrics, Hearing Impairments, Interpersonal Relationship
Peer reviewedMueller, Jean E.; Moore, Julie L. – Journal of Gerontology, 1983
Presents a bibliography of 405 doctoral dissertations dealing with the biological, behavioral, and social aspects of aging; health, health services, and education. (JAC)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Aging (Individuals), Bibliographies, Cognitive Processes
