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Rimer, B.; And Others – Gerontologist, 1983
Surveyed 335 older adults to examine knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs of older people about cancer. Found that the elderly hold a number of false beliefs and negative attitudes that might keep them from seeking treatment. An education program was developed on the basis of the findings. (JAC)
Descriptors: Attitudes, Cancer, Geriatrics, Gerontology
Rafferty, Eve – 1983
The desirability and format of a network among libraries and resource centers serving the gerontological/geriatric field were addressed in a research project funded by the Special Libraries Association. Heads of 50 gerontological and 50 geriatric libraries were surveyed by mail to determine if there was interest in a joint network, i.e., a formal…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Feasibility Studies, Geriatrics, Gerontology
Janicki, Matthew P. – 1991
This manual is intended to assist New York State agencies in the "Community Integration Project in Aging and Developmental Disabilities." The first section chronicles experiences of various agencies in carrying out long-term planning, training, and program development for this population. The second section explains federal developmental…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Aging (Individuals), Attitudes, Community Programs