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Martin, Peter; Scheetz, Laura Temple – Gerontology & Geriatrics Education, 2011
The Great Plains Distance Education Alliance (Great Plains IDEA) emphasizes the importance of a collaborative environment for instructors and students in distance education. The authors highlight a number of important principles for distance-education programs and point out similarities and differences when compared to traditional face-face-to…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Distance Education, Educational Technology, Learning Experience
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Dunphy, Liz; Proctor, Gillian; Bartlett, Ruth; Haslam, Mark; Wood, Chris – Action Learning: Research and Practice, 2010
This paper describes the delivery of action learning sets to students on the peer educator course provided by the Dementia Studies Department at University of Bradford. Our understanding of action learning sets is laid out together with our rationale for their use on this course. Feedback is presented that described a conflicted, even confused…
Descriptors: Experiential Learning, Reflection, Delivery Systems, Formative Evaluation
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Rowan, Noell L.; Gillette, Patricia D.; Faul, Anna C.; Yankeelov, Pamela A.; Borders, Kevin W.; Deck, Stacy; Nicholas, Lori D.; Wiegand, Mark – Gerontology & Geriatrics Education, 2009
With focus on interdisciplinary education models, social work and physical therapy faculty from two proximate universities partnered to create an evidence-based geriatric assessment and brief intervention research, training, and service project for community-dwelling older adults. Assessment tools and interventions were selected from the…
Descriptors: Interdisciplinary Approach, Geriatrics, Physical Therapy, Social Work
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Hickey, Tom; White, E. Jane – Gerontologist, 1980
Researchers and practitioners have jointly applied research technology and data to a wide range of practical problems. The program has resulted in: greater use of knowledge by practitioners, the development of applied research goals by academicians, and the basis for ongoing collaboration between research and practice. (Author)
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Educational Gerontology, Fellowships, Gerontology
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Malone, D. Michael; Poon, Leonard W.; Schmidt, Mark S. – Educational Gerontology, 1998
The Distance Learning Partnership in Gerontology involves eight Georgia state universities in a videoconferencing network for gerontology education. Design features include multilevel administration and a multimethod, multimeasure evaluation plan. Challenges include the diversity of faculty and students and enabling faculty autonomy within a…
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Distance Education, Educational Cooperation, Educational Gerontology
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Gottesman, Leonard E.; And Others – Gerontologist, 1979
The two papers report a conceptualization of service management and two idealized models for its implementation. Actual experience guided the development of the concept and models. Data are reported regarding the status of service management after technical assistance from the Philadelphia Geriatric Center to the State Office and area agencies.…
Descriptors: Administration, Administrative Policy, Delivery Systems, Gerontology
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Dibner, Andrew S.; And Others – Gerontologist, 1982
Reports on acceptance and usage of Lifeline Emergency Alarm system. Found that, once in the system, 88 percent of the frail, urban elderly sampled held positive attitudes. Those who elected to continue service after the demonstration project had more serious medical conditions and an active attitude toward health. (Author/JAC)
Descriptors: Attitude Measures, Delivery Systems, Gerontology, Older Adults
Texas Consortium of Geriatric Education Centers, Houston. – 1988
This document contains an executive summary and the report of the workshop. An overview highlights major events and outcomes of the workshop. Major addresses and the staff development sessions that occurred at a workshop for key staff of geriatric education centers (GECs) are discussed. Summaries of presentations include the following:…
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Delivery Systems, Educational Gerontology, Federal Programs
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Salmon, Harold E. – Counseling and Values, 1980
There is a need to develop strategies for providing guidance and counseling services for the elderly. With increase in numbers and life span of older adults, counselors can help improve their quality of life through leisure counseling, group therapy, retirement, and educational programs. (JAC)
Descriptors: Counseling Techniques, Delivery Systems, Family Income, Gerontology
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Flynn, Marilyn L. – Gerontologist, 1980
The experience of the British and Irish coordination of social and health care suggests a categorical rather than comprehensive approach. Personnel training, resource development and planning should be undertaken on a slow, step-by-step schedule. (JAC)
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Foreign Countries, Geriatrics, Gerontology
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Grunow, Dieter – Gerontologist, 1980
"Sozialstationen" can fulfill an important function in social and health care by allowing older adults to live at home longer. About two-thirds of the clients would have to have more to residential care if the program was stopped. No conclusions on cost effectiveness can be drawn at this time. (JAC)
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Foreign Countries, Geriatrics, Gerontology
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Zawadski, Rick T.; Ansak, Marie-Louise – Gerontologist, 1983
Describes On Lok, a long-term care approach which has assumed responsibility for providing all services needed by a functionally dependent adult population. Based on the first two years of operation, descriptive data on the service system, its development, participants served, services given, and costs are presented and interpreted. (JAC)
Descriptors: Community Health Services, Delivery Systems, Gerontology, Human Services
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Taber, Merlin A.; And Others – Gerontologist, 1980
Cost effectiveness of the program cannot be accurately determined. Assessment is based on actual self-care rather than proving poverty. A flexible approach is taken toward disability level and family support. States should keep community care flexible and available at acceptable cost. (JAC)
Descriptors: Community Health Services, Delivery Systems, Geriatrics, Gerontology
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Gilford, Rosalie; Frank, Janet C. – Gerontology & Geriatrics Education, 2006
Directors of California State University (CSU) gerontology, geriatrics, and aging studies (GGA) academic programs were surveyed regarding CSU capacity to fulfill demographic and legislative mandates to prepare professional personnel for work with the state's aging population. Program directors affirmed the importance of providing GGA education and…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Geriatrics, Educational Gerontology, Aging Education
Kalish, Richard A. – 1980
This document, one in a series developed to provide technical assistance to 22 Long-Term Care Gerontology Centers, initially discusses several definitions and models of geriatric day care and its relationship to institutional care. The second section focuses on the development of adult daycare, including admission and program policies, funding…
Descriptors: Adult Day Care, Agency Cooperation, Coordination, Delivery Systems
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