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Levkoff, Sue; And Others – Educational Gerontology, 1996
Describes 10 modules for primary care practitioners on health promotion/disease prevention for the elderly on these topics: Alzheimer's disease in minorities, dehydration, diabetes, elder abuse, geriatric nutrition, oncology, oral health in long-term care, incontinence, injury prevention, and physical activity. These areas are significant for…
Descriptors: Geriatrics, Health Promotion, Learning Modules, Physicians
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Drinka, Theresa J. K.; Streim, Joel E. – Gerontologist, 1994
Notes that practice of geriatrics frequently involves interdisciplinary team and that behavior of team members exists on functional continuum, from adaptive to maladaptive. Sees danger of team members with maladaptive behavior, and persons colluding with this behavior, negatively influencing care. Categorizes common maladaptive behavior patterns…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Employees, Geriatrics, Interdisciplinary Approach