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Vocational Education Journal, 1990
This annotated bibliography lists organizations and publications in the following categories: general information on aging, career guidance, curriculum materials, education and training, family services, health care, intergenerational programs, nutrition, opportunities for older adults, program development, and research. (SK)
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Allied Health Occupations, Caregivers, Educational Resources
Shanas, Ethel; And Others – 1968
The description and present capacities of the elderly populations of Denmark, Great Britain, and the United States in relation to their social and economic circumstances are outlined in this study, using statistical data, interviews, and case studies. Aspects of the life of the elderly which receive extensive consideration include health;…
Descriptors: Age, Emotional Problems, Family Relationship, Family Structure
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. Office of Technology Assessment. – 1985
Rapid technological change in American society has been accompanied by accelerating growth of the population over 65. This report discusses the new challenges that will face the public and private sectors in both responding to the needs and making use of the resources of older Americans. The report discusses five chronic conditions that severely…
Descriptors: Age Discrimination, Age Groups, Aging (Individuals), Disease Incidence