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Beverly, Claudia J.; McAtee, Robin E.; Chernoff, Ronni; Davis, Gwynn V.; Jones, Susan K.; Lipschitz, David A. – Gerontologist, 2007
The Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock is addressing one of the most pressing policy issues facing the United States: how to care for the burgeoning number of older adults. In 2001, the Institute created the Arkansas Aging Initiative, which established seven satellite centers on…
Descriptors: Caregivers, Social Work, Rural Areas, Hospitals
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McCusker, Jane; Verdon, Josee; Veillette, Nathalie; Berg, Katherine; Emond, Tina; Belzile, Eric – Canadian Journal on Aging, 2007
Cost-effective methods have been developed to help busy emergency department (ED) staff cope with the growing number of older patients, including quick screening and assessment tools to identify those at high risk and note their specific needs. This survey, from a sample of key informants from all EDs (n=111) in the province of Quebec…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Patients, Staff Development, Older Adults
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Lai, Daniel W. L.; Tsang, Ka Tat; Chappell, Neena; Lai, David C. Y.; Chau, Shirley B. Y. – Canadian Journal on Aging, 2007
This study examined the relationships between culture and the health status of older Chinese in Canada. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews with a cross-sectional, randomly selected sample of 2,272 older Chinese between 55 and 101 years of age in seven Canadian cities. Health status was assessed by the number of chronic illnesses,…
Descriptors: Health Needs, Health Conditions, Foreign Countries, Educational Gerontology
Gardner, Davis L., Ed.; Hoekelman, Margaret C., Ed. – 1989
This document presents the proceedings of a conference on geriatric education. These papers are included: Promoting Healthy Aging: A Leadership Role for Geriatric Education; National Research Priorities in Aging; Aging with a Disability; Recent Advances in Clinical Strategies in Geriatric Education: The Role of the Geriatric Nurse in the Acute…
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Educational Gerontology, Geriatrics, Leadership
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Fries, James F. – Gerontologist, 1984
Discusses the Compression of Morbidity hypothesis, which maintains that the age of onset of significant disability may be moved upward by postponement of chronic illness. Objections to the thesis are examined, a series of qualitative and quantitative confusions are discussed, and predictions for the future offered. (Author/JAC)
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Diseases, Geriatrics, Older Adults
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Bearon, Lucille B.; And Others – Gerontologist, 1993
In absence of authoritative, current, and detailed source of information about videos for teaching gerontology and geriatrics, developed program to screen and evaluate videos. At Video Journal Club, multidisciplinary health professionals view video, complete written evaluation, discuss its strengths and weaknesses, and provide critique to be used…
Descriptors: Geriatrics, Gerontology, Instructional Materials, Videotape Recordings
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Laditka, Sarah B.; Jenkins, Carol L.; Eleazer, G. Paul; Kelsey, Susan G. – Educational Gerontology, 2007
This study examined non-geriatrician physicians' experiences in a geriatrics-focused faculty development program, and effects of the program on their geriatrics knowledge and their teaching and practice. In-depth interviews were conducted with all physicians (n = 26) participating in the Dean's Faculty Scholars in Aging program. Most participants…
Descriptors: Patients, Physicians, Faculty Development, Administrators
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Jeste, Dilip V.; Halpain, Maureen C.; Trinidad, Geraldine I.; Reichstadt, Jennifer L.; Lebowitz, Barry D. – Academic Psychiatry, 2007
Objective: There is a critical need for new researchers in psychiatry, including subspecialties such as geriatric psychiatry. Many existing research training programs focus on post-doctoral-level trainees and involve several years of hands-on research with experienced mentors at major universities. Although valuable, such programs have some…
Descriptors: Psychiatry, Trainees, Geriatrics, Research
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Drummond, Linda; And Others – Gerontologist, 1978
This guide provides basic information about the use of reality orientation, particularly with an elderly population. The concepts of reality orientation can be learned quickly and can be used in any setting with patients having a variety of diagnoses. (Author)
Descriptors: Geriatrics, Gerontology, Older Adults, Program Descriptions
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Gratton, Brian – International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 1984
Reviews recent histories of geriatrics which suggest that early physicians contributed to the degradation of old age by labeling it a disease. Records of the Boston Almshouse Hospital indicated that assessments of the elderly's morbidity were prompted as much by doctors' desires for self-advancement as by the elderly's needs. (JAC)
Descriptors: Geriatrics, History, Medical Services, Older Adults
Friedman, Jacob H.; Spada, Assunta R. – Ment Hyg, 1970
Descriptors: Geriatrics, Health Education, High School Students, Psychiatry
Mangan, Katherine S. – Chronicle of Higher Education, 2003
Describes how, as the population of elderly people continues to grow, medical schools are beefing up geriatrics programs to prepare students for their future patients. (EV)
Descriptors: Educational Demand, Geriatrics, Medical Education, Older Adults
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Siu, Albert L.; Beck, John C. – Gerontologist, 1990
In national survey of fellows trained in geriatric medicine and psychiatry, vast majority of former fellows expressed satisfaction with current work. Satisfaction with career choice in geriatrics was significantly greater among physicians who had practices with large numbers of patients over 75, accepted Medicare assignment, spent time as…
Descriptors: Career Choice, Geriatrics, Job Satisfaction, Physicians
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Yew, Elizabeth; And Others – Gerontologist, 1989
The Comprehensive Periodic Assessment Form is an innovative way to document a patient's rehabilitation progress. This nonnarrative, semi-graphical form digests onto one page many sheets of progress notes. Mobility, Activities of Daily Living (ADL), mental, and medical status over time can be ascertained at a glance. Useful for the aged patient…
Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Geriatrics, Older Adults, Rehabilitation Programs
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Shay, Kenneth; And Others – Educational Gerontology, 1996
Shay, Simpson, and Biernat describe geriatric dentistry training that included mentorship and shared experiences with physician trainees. Cohen and Lyles describe a fellowship program in which physicians care for older patients in unique settings and conduct research projects. (SK)
Descriptors: Dentists, Faculty Development, Fellowships, Geriatrics
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