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Coffman, Thomas L. – Gerontologist, 1983
Debates the effect of relocation on elderly patients in a critique of an earlier study and a rebuttal by the original author. Questions whether patient mortality is related to the stress of moving or a simple function of age, health status, or choice. Additional evidence on relocation effects is needed. (JAC)
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Attribution Theory, Death, Geriatrics
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Johnson, Colleen Leahy – Gerontologist, 1983
Examined the family supports of 167 post-hospitalized older adults as they varied by the relationship of the primary caregiver. The findings indicated that the most comprehensive and unstressful support was provided by a spouse. Family members were available in serial order rather than acting as a shared-functioning unit. (JAC)
Descriptors: Diseases, Family Role, Geriatrics, Gerontology
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Snyder, Lorraine Hiatt; And Others – Gerontologist, 1976
The relationship between vision and mental functioning was investigated in a study of 295 elderly residents from three levels of care. Visual acuity and mental status were assessed. Findings indicate that there was indeed a relationship between vision and mental status. (Author)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Geriatrics, Gerontology, Intelligence
Taylor, James Bentley; And Others – Educ Psychol Meas, 1970
Descriptors: Behavior, Geriatrics, Mental Health, Older Adults
Bustamante Ruiz, Carlos – Cuad Hispanoamer, 1970
Famous Hispanist and physician analyzes the cultural lag threatening our existence, and identifies the role that medicine, ethics, and moral precepts should play in this struggle. (DS)
Descriptors: Culture Lag, Ethics, Geriatrics, Health Needs
Davol, Stephen H.; Reimanis, Gunars – J Genet Psychol, 1969
Descriptors: Cognitive Measurement, Conflict, Geriatrics, Individual Characteristics
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Tolliver, Lennie-Marie – American Psychologist, 1983
The United States Commissioner on Aging describes challenges posed by the increasing size of the older adult population, outlines gaps in knowledge regarding aging and the elderly, and calls for greater collaboration between the elderly and existing mental health networks. (AOS)
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Geriatrics, Gerontology, Mental Health Programs
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Freeman, Joseph T. – Gerontologist, 1982
Widespread claims of extraordinary longevity continue to receive widespread publicity even in first-rate publications. The story of Charlie Smith is reasonably typical of such cultural apocrypha. Development of chemical methods of determining biologic longevity promises to end what often has been heralded as evidence of national distinction.…
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Case Studies, Geriatrics, Gerontology
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Newmark, Charles S.; And Others – Journal of Clinical Psychology, 1982
Assessed and compared the interpretive accuracy of the standard Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) and two MMPI short forms with a sample of geriatric psychiatric inpatients. Psychiatric teams evaluated the accuracy of the interpretation. Standard form interpretations were rated significantly greater than the interpretations…
Descriptors: Clinical Psychology, Comparative Testing, Geriatrics, Institutionalized Persons
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Simonson, William; Pratt, Clara Collette – American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 1982
A survey of 72 pharmacy schools shows 22 percent of the schools had no geriatric coursework, 35 percent offered only courses in which the geriatric content averaged under 12 percent of course content, and 43 percent offered courses that focused primarily on geriatrics, most including a major clinical component. (Author/MSE)
Descriptors: Clinical Experience, Course Content, Curriculum, Curriculum Development
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Norris, Michael L.; Cunningham, David R. – Journal of Gerontology, 1981
Studied the relationship between progressive hearing loss (presbycusic) hearing patterns and social involvement of the aged. Individuals (N=50) with presbycusic hearing patterns were asked specific questions about their social activities. Results indicated that social involvement was not related significantly to the amount of hearing loss in this…
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Geriatrics, Hearing Impairments, Interpersonal Relationship
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Rabbitt, Patrick – British Journal of Psychology, 1979
In these choice response keyboard tasks, older subjects detected and corrected their errors as efficiently as the young. Reaction time (RT) for error and error correction responses remained relatively constant with increasing age while RTs for correct responses and other, arbitrary, error-signaling responses markedly increased. (Author/SJL)
Descriptors: Age Differences, Cognitive Processes, Error Patterns, Geriatrics
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Kaufman, Allan – Social Work, 1980
Current governmental policy regarding long-term care of the elderly relies heavily on a medical-model approach that stresses institutionalization. This policy must be redirected to encourage development of viable alternative programs and to support the traditional role of families in caring for their dependent aged members. (Author)
Descriptors: Dependents, Family Involvement, Geriatrics, Long Range Planning
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Henri, Judy – Gerontologist, 1980
To develop alternatives to institutionalization, more emphasis needs to be placed on supports permitting care within the family unit. Presents an example of one family that deinstitutionalized an older confused family member. (Author)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Family Environment, Family Involvement, Family Problems
Robinson, Betsy C. – Mobius: A Journal for Continuing Education Professionals in Health Sciences, 1981
Describes a needs assessment model that offers practical suggestions to program planners in a multidisciplinary area of inquiry that is relatively new to continuing education in health sciences. (Available from University of California Press, Berkeley, CA 94720.) (Author/CT)
Descriptors: Geriatrics, Gerontology, Health Personnel, Medical Education
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