Describes an educational model designed to (1) determine consumer needs and interests of the elderly, (2) determine appropriate educational methodology for the elderly, and (3) develop a low-cost dissemination and teaching method. (CT)

Focusing on conservation in the residential area, the author describes five ways in which conservation can be encouraged or enforced: (1) higher prices, changed pricing structures, and/or taxes on energy to discourage use; (2) consumer education; (3) tax incentives and subsidies to promote installation of energy-saving equipment; (4) rationing;…

The Resource Management Center at Hood College (Maryland) provides home economics students with facilities to study and practice resource conservation, nutrition and preventive health maintenance, and community outreach. (SK)

Reports data from the Purdue Consumer Education Study which provide a picture of the organization and scope of the national consumer education effort outside the schools. (Editor)

Describes the benefits and risks of home equity loans and proposes challenges relating to education, research, and public policy. (JOW)

This paper identifies financial management strategies, including financial information, education, and counseling, that some economists can use to assist families in achieving their financial goals. The paper incorporates the findings of a number of studies to provide practical guidelines to the practitioner. (CT)

Discusses a 3-phase consumer education project designed for low-income clients with particular emphasis on utilities. (SB)

To help people understand what constitutes good nutrition, why it is important, and how it can be incorporated in the daily diet, as well as how to recognize false or misleading claims about food is the responsibility in the 1970's, of nutrition educators. (Editor/MU)

Three case studies involving a high, medium, and low-energy family are presented to illustrate the relationship among family lifestyles, decision making, and energy consumption practices. The author discusses ways the family can conserve in both direct and indirect energy consumption and how home economists are helping families adopt energy-saving…

Describes the Consumer and Homemaking Education Program (CHEP) designed by the Illinois Cooperative Extension Service to help low-income families improve their use and management of available family resources. Description of the program includes program delivery, program assistants, teaching materials, and recent program innovations. (TA)

Suggests ideas for influencing the life planning of today's youth. (SB)

Describes a seminar in which undergraduate students in home economics were provided with research training and the opportunity to work together on a research project which included housing, clothing, nutrition, consumer services, child development, and family relations. Students also explored difficulties international students encounter in…