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Download full textHunter, Mary L., Ed. – 1975
The symposia were sponsored by the New England Gerontology Center, New England Center for Continuing Education, Durham, New Hampshire. The purpose of the symposia was to provide trainers and others involved in continuing education for the elderly an opportunity to become better acquainted with current developments in gerontology and to discuss…
Descriptors: Age, Conference Reports, Conferences, Cross Cultural Studies
Peer reviewedLazarus, Lawrence W. – Gerontologist, 1976
This paper discusses the rationale for initiating group psychotherapy and a group program for the elderly in a private psychiatric hospital setting. The problems encountered and solutions found for patients, group therapists, and attending psychiatrists, and the therapeutic value of group therapy for the elderly psychiatric patient are examined.…
Descriptors: Geriatrics, Gerontology, Group Therapy, Institutionalized Persons
Peer reviewedArch, Shirley D. – Child Welfare, 1978
A program based on regular home visits by older adults to families of neglected or developmentally delayed children provides a model for parenting in the home, helps the children and gives the older adult visitors a satisfying role to play in society. (SE)
Descriptors: Child Neglect, Handicapped Children, Home Visits, Mental Retardation
Peer reviewedEmerson, Donna L.; Long, Marla – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1978
Described are developments in the dynamics of a 13-session group discussion project for nine visually impaired older adults. (CL)
Descriptors: Blindness, Group Dynamics, Group Structure, Group Therapy
Peer reviewedWeissert, William G. – Gerontologist, 1976
Two models of geriatric day care can be empirically discriminated using data from a field study of 10 programs. Programs in both models show some tendency to adapt their features to existing environments. Descriptions of both models are presented. (Author)
Descriptors: Adult Day Care, Educational Gerontology, Geriatrics, Health Services
Aday, Ronald H. – Offender Rehabilitation, 1977
The basic supposition of this paper is that older prisoners possessing unique characteristics necessitate a specific program designed to meet their particular needs. The development of an experimental therapeutic program for such older prisoners is described. (Author)
Descriptors: Correctional Rehabilitation, Criminals, Institutionalized Persons, Older Adults
Peer reviewedReece, Carolyn – Children Today, 1988
Describes an innovative intergenerational pilot project, Team Work, in Northern Virginia in which older adult volunteers help disabled young people progress toward secure competitive employment. (BB)
Descriptors: Disabilities, Employment Programs, High Risk Persons, Intergenerational Programs
Peer reviewedMontgomery, Dorothy R.; Still, Joyce A. – Catholic Library World, 1984
This bibliography cites 30 books and 53 journal articles on the topic of adult day care, i.e., services for older persons who face premature or unnecessary institutionalization which allow individuals to receive needed physical, mental, and social supports necessary to live independent lives. It will be continued in November issue. (EJS)
Descriptors: Adult Day Care, Adult Programs, Day Programs, Guides
Peer reviewedMontgomery, Dorothy R.; Still, Joyce A. – Catholic Library World, 1984
Presents second part of a bibliography on topic of adult day care, i.e., services to older persons who face premature or unnecessary institutionalization which allow individuals to receive needed physical, mental, and social supports necessary to live independent lives. Seventy journal articles are cited. First part appeared in October 1984 issue.…
Descriptors: Adult Day Care, Adult Programs, Day Programs, Guides
Peer reviewedMoore, Allen B.; Granger, James C. – Educational Gerontology, 1976
This article describes an 18-month study of programs for adults with less than high school educations. Project outcomes include a listing of programs, abstracts of selected programs, case studies of selected programs, guidelines for developing or evaluating programs, and a publication discussing issues related to cooperative adult education…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Programs, Educational Experience, Educational Gerontology
Peer reviewedDoyle, James R. – Educational Leadership, 1976
Discusses the benefits for both schools and senior citizens of programs that actively involve senior citizen volunteers in the schools and briefly outlines some of the beneficial effects of the experimental Teaching-Learning Communities program in the Ann Arbor (Michigan) schools. Available from Association for Supervision and Curriculum…
Descriptors: Cooperative Programs, Elementary Education, Intergenerational Programs, Older Adults
Peer reviewedDibner, Andrew S.; And Others – Gerontologist, 1982
Reports on acceptance and usage of Lifeline Emergency Alarm system. Found that, once in the system, 88 percent of the frail, urban elderly sampled held positive attitudes. Those who elected to continue service after the demonstration project had more serious medical conditions and an active attitude toward health. (Author/JAC)
Descriptors: Attitude Measures, Delivery Systems, Gerontology, Older Adults
Peer reviewedMeyers, Allan R.; And Others – Gerontologist, 1983
A review of 85 patients who received home care for terminal illness showed that a small proportion of patients use a relatively high volume of both in-patient and home care services. Data suggest that there are two dimensions of service utilization: a medical dimension and a social dimension. (Author/RC)
Descriptors: Adult Day Care, Human Services, Older Adults, Participant Characteristics
Peer reviewedHaber, David – Educational Gerontology, 1982
Emphasizes preservice education and training of older persons for work with their peers. Describes three training programs with older participants: the Senior Companion Program, the Health and Fitness Program, and the Closing the Generation Gap Project. (RC)
Descriptors: Educational Gerontology, Educational Opportunities, Older Adults, Paraprofessional Personnel
Peer reviewedFloyd, Debbie L., Ed. – Community Services Catalyst, 1981
Contains John Hoffman's "Continuing Education for the Elderly," which describes Panola Junior College's (Texas) programs; Judith Seed's "Tutor Training for Business and Industry," on La Guardia Community College's (New York) Adult Learning Center; and "Secretaries as Professionals" by Jo Lynn Samuelson, describing Sierra College's (California)…
Descriptors: College Programs, Community Colleges, Older Adults, Program Descriptions
