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Ma, Ambrose – Gerontology & Geriatrics Education, 2005
The rapid growth of the older population has increased the need for care professionals with training in gerontology or geriatrics. This study analyzes the perceived importance and adequacy of practice competencies for entry-level care professionals in aging-related fields in Hong Kong. The administrators of non-governmental organizations that…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Professional Services, Gerontology, Geriatrics
Melichar, Joseph F. – 1994
Chronological age is a marker in time but it fails to measure accurately the performance or behavioral characteristics of individuals. This paper models the complexity of aging by using a system model and a human function paradigm. These models help facilitate representation of older adults, integrate research agendas, and enhance remediative…
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Geriatrics, Gerontology, Interaction Process Analysis
Medicines and You: A Guide for Older Adults = Las medicinas y usted: Guia para las personas mayores.
National Coalition of Hispanic Health and Human Services Organizations. – 1992
Most people over 65 take many prescription and nonprescription medicines. Because the body is changing and more medicines are taken, many older adults experience harmful reactions to the medicines they take. This booklet, written in both English and Spanish (on facing pages), was developed to help older adults learn more about medicines, recognize…
Descriptors: Consumer Education, Drug Use, Geriatrics, Health Promotion
Ciferri, William B. – 1983
Professionals and paraprofessionals working in long term care facilities for institutionalized older people come from various educational backgrounds. To investigate the learning needs of long term care employees in gerontology, and to determine the validity of the Foundations for Gerontological Education Project as it relates to long term care…
Descriptors: Continuing Education, Geriatrics, Gerontology, Interdisciplinary Approach

Moody, H. R. – Educational Gerontology, 1976
This article presents four models of education for older adults and examines their assumptions and implications for curriculum development. It also examines the role of higher-education in meeting the needs of old people. (Author)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Educational Gerontology, Geriatrics, Gerontology

Abrahams, Joel Peter; And Others – Journal of Gerontology, 1975
Psychological research on human subjects published in the Journal of Gerontology from 1963 through 1974 was summarized along a variety of dimensions, including subject selection procedures, sample characteristics, data analysis techniques, research design, author characteristics, and area of psychological research. (Author)
Descriptors: Geriatrics, Literature Reviews, Older Adults, Psychological Studies

Kahana, Boaz; Kahana, Eva – Journal of Gerontology, 1975
Several dimensions of impulse control (i.e., delay of gratification, reflectivity, and motor control) were related to intelligence, mental status, and adjustment among 91 institutionalized aged women. The findings suggest that impulse control in its various forms has a consistent and significant relationship with indices of adaptation. (Author)
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Cognitive Tests, Females, Geriatrics

Turbow, Sandra R. – Gerontologist, 1975
Patients (n=45), ages 61-89, were assessed after 36 months of day treatment by the private Adult Day Treatment Center. It appears selective combinations of day treatment, group process, and group therapy offer an approach to the reduction of anxiety, the improvement of interpersonal relationships, and the maintenance of independent living. (Author)
Descriptors: Anxiety, Day Care, Geriatrics, Group Counseling

Heltsley, Mary E.; Powers, Ronald C. – Gerontologist, 1975
This study suggests that the feelings of isolation experienced by some older people may be more likely than their actual lack of interaction. Data were collected from 163 subjects, aged 60 and older, by interview. Significant differences were obtained for the age and income variables and two of the proximity variables. (Author)
Descriptors: Family Involvement, Geriatrics, Interaction, Interpersonal Relationship

Schwartz, Arthur N. – Gerontologist, 1975
Discusses the idea that self-esteem is a crucial factor in successful aging and that to make self-esteem possible for older adults we must appraise and understand the ongoing person/environmental transactions that occur. (Author)
Descriptors: Environmental Influences, Geriatrics, Human Dignity, Older Adults

Jones, Nancy A. – American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 1974
The article discusses the occupational therapist's role in helping the older person adjust to the changes and challenges of later life. (JS)
Descriptors: Adult Counseling, Counseling, Geriatrics, Medical Services
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Select Committee on Aging. – 1985
This document presents the transcripts of testimony and prepared statements from the Congressional hearing on the reauthorization of the Older Americans Act. Opening statements from members of the Select Committee on Aging, Representatives Matthew J. Rinaldo, George C. Wortley, and Christopher H. Smith, are presented. Background information on the…
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Educational Gerontology, Federal Aid, Geriatrics
Cifferri, William B. – 1984
This paper describes a new model for teaching nursing homes, which places a strong emphasis on teamwork by combining the resources of a comprehensive retirement community and three universities to train faculty, students, and staff, and to generate research basic to geriatric care. The four organizations involved in the project (Southwestern Ohio…
Descriptors: Clinical Teaching (Health Professions), Geriatrics, Gerontology, Higher Education
Kidd, Ronald V., Comp. – 1975
This non-annotated bibliography focuses upon death and dying. Emphasis is placed upon the concerns and approaches of medical personnel in dealing with death. (JLL)
Descriptors: Anxiety, Attitudes, Bibliographies, Death

German, Pearl S. – Gerontologist, 1975
Reports that the elderly appear most influenced in health attitudes and behaviors by various factors within the setting so those who identify a major source of care tend to be higher utilizers, do less "shopping-around," and exhibit less negative behaviors such as needing care without seeking it. Discussion of the article follows. (Author)
Descriptors: Attitudes, Behavior Patterns, Geriatrics, Health Activities