Discusses the idea that with larger cohorts of the very old, subjects in their 80s and 90s will be increasingly sought as respondents. Points out various steps that need to be taken to assure that this older group will be represented by the ailing as well as the healthy community residents. (Author/EJT)

This document provides the objectives, background, and rationale for a teacher education program on aging, conducted by Ball State University, designed to incorporate knowledge about the aging process and the aged into the disciplines presently offered in elementary and secondary schools. The program will consist of a summer workshop experience…

This report describes the Work-Study Project--Services to the Aging at the University of Denver. The project was designed to sensitize students in their understanding of the role and functioning of older people in a changing social structure and through a field work and academic program, to acquaint students with the occupational and professional…

This article describes a program which reduced the number of elderly needing hospitalization. A team screening referrals for admission to a state hospital evaluated 434 consecutive cases. Over 51 percent were diagnosed depressed. By treating patients in the community, including brief local hospitalization where indicated, total geriatric…

Because persons over 45 are not adequately served by American educational institutions, a model program was designed to help older persons seeking second careers in the health care field to make realistic career decisions. This program combined classroom work and field experience with individual and group counseling. (Author/LPG)

Provides rationale and goals for senior citizen participation in recreation and outdoor education programs. Topics addressed include: creative use of leisure; social interaction; volunteer services; integration of age groups; and promoting social and emotional well-being. Implications for the future of leisure-centered living are also discussed.…

Describes an age-integrated program serving residents in long-term care facilities in New York State. Describes the program's inception, the nature of recruitment efforts, and the content of the training program. A number of illustrations of volunteer ombudsmen interventions are presented for the purpose of providing an overview of services.…

Drama holds promise as a medium through which the psychosocial conditions of nutrition can be conveyed. Describes use of drama in a group situation as one technique that could enrich the effectiveness of a peer-educator approach to nutrition education for the elderly. (JN)

Offers descriptions of reading programs created for the elderly in community centers and retirement and nursing homes. (HOD)

This paper provides an easy to use methodology describing the composition and setting of interdisciplinary activities within a gerontological education center. For 147 activities, using questionnaires completed by 75 participants, investigators determined the number of people, number of disciplines, number of people per discipline, and the…

Briefly described is Alaska's rural home helper program, part of the Homemaker Service of the Department of Health and Social Services of the state of Alaska. (CB)

Provides sources of information for older persons desiring to find employment. Describes Federal Volunteer Agency programs, the U.S. Small Business Administration program, and U.S. Department of Labor Programs. Lists several recreation programs developed for older adults. (RC)

Discusses the problem of hypothermia and specific factors that put older adults at risk. Describes the development, implementation, and evaluation of an educationally oriented prevention program. Data suggested the information presented through community education was effective. (Author/JAC)

A radio course was developed as a multi-disciplinary introductory course in gerontology for off-campus students at Sangamon State University. Lectures by instructors along with tapes from the annual Gerontology Institute, required readings and text were added. Student evaluations indicated strong interest in continuing the radio course.…