Poetry Efforts by Aged Deaf: Expression of Life Cycle Experience.

Wax, Teena M.

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ERIC Number: EJ296463

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1983

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Poetry Efforts by Aged Deaf: Expression of Life Cycle Experience.

Wax, Teena M.

Gerontologist, v23 n5 p462-66 Oct 1983

Describes a day-long Aging Awareness workshop in which a group of 12 elderly were involved in a poetry-writing exercise focusing on meaningful life change. Ramifications of this positive experience are discussed in view of the cultural/language barrier and traditional aging awareness issues such as reminiscence. (JAC)

Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Deafness, Gerontology, Midlife Transitions, Older Adults, Poetry, Program Descriptions, Quality of Life, Workshops

Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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