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Population Education Newsletter and Forum, 1987
Addresses the increasing concern for family life and sex education. Discusses extended versus nuclear families, roles and relationships, family development, love, courtship, marriage, and aging. (TW)
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Aging Education, Environmental Education, Family Life Education
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Torres-Gil, Fernando; Puccinelli, Michele A. – Gerontologist, 1994
Aging is now one of the most important issues facing the United States. The challenge gerontologists are facing is to think about new ways to help broaden the debate about preparing for an aging society in a comprehensive manner that takes into account diverse disciplines and interest groups. (BF)
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Aging Education, Economic Impact, Financial Needs
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Ellis, R. Darin; And Others – Gerontologist, 1996
Provides background on the World Wide Web, reasons for its growth, its potential usefulness to gerontologists, and the results of an exhaustive search of over 300 sites. Relevant information was discovered in five general categories of gerontology-related information: academic institutions, government agencies, biomedical and health research…
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Aging Education, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education
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Shrestha, Laura B.; Rosenwaike, Ira – Gerontologist, 1996
Evaluates whether trends in the prevalence of disability among the aged can be investigated using the 1980 U.S. Census' public transportation question and the 1990 query on mobility limitation. Results suggest that census data may be a suitable data source to study mobility limitation patterns in the small subgroups of the population that are…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Aging (Individuals), Aging Education, Census Figures
Minnesota Board on Aging, St. Paul. – 1984
Units of study to help elementary children learn about the aging process are provided. There are five units. In Unit I, "Chronological Aging," children learn that aging is a continual process, that generational cycles ensure the survival of the human species, and that species depend on each other for survival. Unit II deals with…
Descriptors: Aging Education, Aging (Individuals), Biological Influences, Books
Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Washington, DC. Office of Communication Research. – 1981
A five-study evaluation assessed the appeal of Over Easy to its target group and its effectiveness in meeting stated objectives. Aimed at viewers over the age of 55, the daily, half-hour magazine-format program produced by KQED-TV San Francisco, is intended to inform them, encourage positive attitudes about aging, and encourage interaction among…
Descriptors: Aging Education, Mass Media Effects, Middle Aged Adults, Older Adults
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Kuhn, David J. – Community/Junior College Quarterly of Research and Practice, 1988
Discusses the methods and findings of a study of associate degree nursing students' (N=48) knowledge and misconceptions about aging. Reports definite knowledge gaps and the acceptance of several common misconceptions about the elderly. (DMM)
Descriptors: Age Discrimination, Aging (Individuals), Aging Education, Community Colleges
Bolton, Christopher R.; Ball, Janice – Health Education (Washington D.C.), 1983
Areas of concern for health educators who work with older Americans are addressed, including: (1) the nature of the aging population; (2) their health status and needs; and (3) impact of federal policies on their care. Health educators should dispel stereotypes, focus on wellness, and advocate consumerism. (PP)
Descriptors: Aging Education, Educational Gerontology, Educational Needs, Health Needs
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Hirshorn, Barbara A. – Teaching Sociology, 1991
Describes recommended and tested strategies for teaching a first-level course on the demography of aging. Provides illustrations of the range of perspectives used to teach the subject in the context of the sociology of aging. Recommends using primary sources and includes a list of resource materials. Includes examples of student projects. (NL)
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Aging Education, Class Activities, Course Content
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Fisher, Bradley J. – Teaching Sociology, 1991
Examines the use of life histories as a method for explaining successful aging patterns. Describes a life-history research project in which undergraduates personalize material learned in social gerontology courses, integrating the life experience and theories. Sensitizes students to the impact of social forces on successful aging. Argues this…
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Aging Education, Autobiographies, Biographies
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Wu, Bei – Gerontology & Geriatrics Education, 2005
Academic exchanges between the U.S. and other countries around the world are increasing and teaching students abroad is part of this trend. China is in its initial stage of developing gerontology education and is in great need of new concepts and ideas for dealing with its rapidly aging population. This paper discusses the challenges and rewards…
Descriptors: Gerontology, Foreign Countries, Teaching Methods, Aging Education
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Kantor, Bonnie S.; Myers, Michelle R. – Gerontology & Geriatrics Education, 2006
The Ohio State College of Medicine began its Senior Partners Program (SPP) in 2001 as part of its commitment to integrate geriatric education throughout all four years of the medical curriculum. For participating senior partners and medical students, the SPP has signified a journey through a continuum of aging. Initial evaluations suggest that…
Descriptors: Medical Students, State Schools, State Colleges, Geriatrics
Los Angeles Mission Coll., Sylmar, CA. – 1995
California's Los Angeles Mission College received a grant to conduct activities to develop sites for home economics and lifespan/life management education. The activities focused on curriculum development and professional development workshops to prepare staff for the changing roles of educators, while emphasis was placed on activities that helped…
Descriptors: Adult Vocational Education, Aging Education, Articulation (Education), Caregivers
Woodward, Karla A. – 1993
The Grandpals program at Oak Hill Elementary School in Overland Park, Kansas, meets teachers' needs while providing successful intergenerational programming. The first step in developing a program like Grandpals is to determine program goals, objectives, and theme. A next step is to determine the two populations to be involved. For example, whole…
Descriptors: Aging Education, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Intergenerational Programs
Mehrotra, Chandra M. – 1992
An assessment of a psychology faculty enhancement program which provided up-to-date information on aging was done. In 1989/90 the program involved a 2-week institute for 25 teachers from two-year and four-year colleges, providing them with consultation both during and after the institute, and maintaining contact with them through reunions and…
Descriptors: Aging Education, Attitude Change, College Faculty, College Instruction
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