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Berghorn, Forrest J.; Schafer, Donna E. – International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 1987
Examined data from discussion group intervention in 30 nursing homes, involving 185 residents. Analysis of characteristics of participants in relation to modifications in selected attitudes and behaviors over the intervention period revealed only one significant relationship between attitudinal or behavioral modifications and demographic or other…
Descriptors: Counseling Techniques, Group Counseling, Institutionalized Persons, Intervention
Riddick, Carol Cutler; Quinn, Joan L. – Parks and Recreation, 1985
Summer Leisure in the Park is a cooperative outdoor day camp for senior citizens that enables nursing home residents to socialize and enjoy a variety of activities in a park environment. Components of this program are described. (DF)
Descriptors: Community Coordination, Day Camp Programs, Leisure Time, Nursing Homes

Birenbaum, Arnold; And Others – Mental Retardation, 1986
A symposium on community programs for retarded persons includes a study of resident and facility characteristics associated with participation in day programs and leisure activities among nursing home residents, a survey of services provided developmentally disabled residents in community facilities, and an examination of values among volunteers…
Descriptors: Community Programs, Conferences, Delivery Systems, Developmental Disabilities

Newman, Sally; And Others – Gerontologist, 1985
An intergenerational service-learning model to improve well-being of elderly nursing home residents involved 10 college students visiting 20 elderly nursing home residents and interacting with them socially. Interaction resulted in substantial improvements in the residents' psychosocial and physical conditions and in students' perceptions of…
Descriptors: College Students, Higher Education, Interpersonal Relationship, Models

Aronson, Miriam K. – Gerontologist, 1984
Describes the National Institute on Aging Teaching Nursing Home (TNH) Program, devised to bring to long-term care research and training activities similar to those in teaching hospitals and thus develop an interface between research and practice. Conflicting goals, orientations, organizations, value systems, and practices are discussed. (JAC)
Descriptors: Clinical Teaching (Health Professions), Geriatrics, Medical Education, Medical Research

Shoham, Harry; Neuschatz, Samuel – Social Work, 1985
Describes a group therapy program for nursing home residents suffering from senile dementia which concentrates on techniques that help individuals with impaired communication to interrelate successfully. Principles of ego-supportive group therapy sessions are discussed. A case study is included. (NRB)
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Communication Disorders, Dementia, Group Therapy

Elwell, Frank – Gerontologist, 1984
Examines the relationship between ownership type and care offered in 424 old age institutions (OAIs). Analysis revealed that the nonprofit sector allocates more money for direct patient care and as higher staff-patient ratios than proprietary institutions. The results are discussed in relation to previous research. (JAC)
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Geriatrics, Medical Care Evaluation, Nursing Homes
Walldren, Allan – Community College Frontiers, 1976
Describes a history and humanities program offered by Oakton Community College (Illinois) to senior citizens at a local nursing home. (DC)
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Community Services, History Instruction, Humanities Instruction
Morrison, A. Marie – New Outlook Blind, 1970
Descriptors: Attitudes, Inservice Education, Institutes (Training Programs), Nursing Homes

Lyon, Richard; Bland, Wayne – Mental Retardation, 1969
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Exceptional Child Research, Mental Retardation, Nursing Homes

Garrell, Marvin – Journal of Medical Education, 1983
High quality care and teaching in a nursing home require organization of an active medical staff that enhances and does not distract from a physician's commitment to his practice in the office and hospital. The medical residency program at the Jewish Home for the Elderly of Fairfield, Connecticut, is described. (MLW)
Descriptors: Clinical Experience, Geriatrics, Graduate Medical Education, Higher Education

Flynn, Pauline T.; Rich, A. Jeanette – Gerontologist, 1982
Addressed a need for enlargement of music when retirement home residents were deprived of a self-fulfillment opportunity from choir activities due to failing eyesight. A photographic process yielded the needed feasible large reproductions. Innovative application of this technique affords wide-ranging potential for positive benefit beyond music…
Descriptors: Choral Music, Geriatrics, Gerontology, Large Type Materials

White, Charles B.; Catania, Joseph A. – International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 1982
Conducted and evaluated a sexual psychoeducational intervention with older persons, adult family members of older persons, and staff members of nursing homes. Results indicated significant changes in attitudes toward and knowledge about sexuality and aging and sexual behavior. (Author)
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Attitude Change, Behavior Change, Family Attitudes

Sherman, Susan R.; Newman, Evelyn S. – Social Work, 1979
Examines the interaction between caseworker, caretaker, and client in foster care placement of the elderly and offers suggestions for strengthening the worker's role. Interaction between caseworker, caretaker, and client needs strengthening. Caseworkers need a sound understanding of their own role and of the expectations held by agency, caretaker,…
Descriptors: Adult Day Care, Caseworkers, Counselor Role, Foster Homes

Firestone, Ira J.; And Others – International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 1980
Ward residents view their dwelling as less secure and feel less able to control social encounters than do single room residents. Single room residents express greater desires for isolation and disclosure restriction. Data are consistent with an adaptation model of privacy-sociability preference. (Author)
Descriptors: Environmental Influences, Institutionalized Persons, Locus of Control, Nursing Homes