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Meuser, Thomas M.; Carr, David B.; Irmiter, Cheryl; Schwartzberg, Joanne G.; Ulfarsson, Gudmundur F. – Gerontology & Geriatrics Education, 2010
Few gerontology and geriatrics professionals receive training in driver fitness evaluation, state reporting of unfit drivers, or transportation mobility planning yet are often asked to address these concerns in the provision of care to older adults. The American Medical Association (AMA) developed an evidence-based, multi-media Curriculum to…
Descriptors: Transportation, Physicians, Gerontology, Pretests Posttests
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McCabe, Marita P.; Davison, Tanya; Mellor, David; George, Kuruvilla – International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 2009
The current study evaluated barriers to detection of depression among older people. Focus groups were conducted with 21 professional carers, 4 nurses, 10 general practitioners, and 7 aged care managers. The results demonstrated that care for older people is primarily focused on physical care. Further, staff resources, a lack of continuity of care,…
Descriptors: Older Adults, Depression (Psychology), Stress Variables, Educational Gerontology