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Schneider, Sue; Brothers, Allyson – Journal of Extension, 2019
As the United States' population ages, connecting older adults to supportive resources is more important than ever. Colorado State University Extension has played a central role in implementing Senior Access Points, a program that delivers community outreach and education regarding aging-related resources available to older adults and caregivers.…
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Older Adults, Program Descriptions, Extension Education
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Burns, Victoria; Kwan, Crystal; Walsh, Christine A. – Journal of Social Work Education, 2020
Despite the increased recognition of older adult homelessness in research, policy, and practice, few studies have considered the potential to co-produce knowledge using community-based participatory research (CBPR) filmmaking with older adults with homeless histories. This project redresses this gap. Using walk along and drive along interviews the…
Descriptors: Homeless People, Participatory Research, Films, Interviews
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Dexter, Casey A. – Educational Gerontology, 2021
The project described in this paper was designed for an undergraduate course titled the "Psychology of Adulthood and Aging". This course, capped at 20 students, is typically comprised of psychology, pre-nursing, and family studies students. The student learning objectives (SLO's) for the course are: (1) to understand and apply current…
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Undergraduate Students, Course Descriptions, Psychology
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Boyd, Diane – Education 3-13, 2020
The aim and focus of the early childhood intergenerational sustainable skill café was to highlight the potential of the lost arts and traditions of our cultural heritage. Kuttner (2015, 70, Educating for Cultural Citizenship: Reframing the Goals for Art Education. "Curriculum Inquiry" 45 (1): 69-92) argues for education to provide…
Descriptors: Handicrafts, Intergenerational Programs, Art Education, Early Childhood Education
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Li, Ai-Tzu; Wei, Hui-Chuan – New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 2019
This article introduces Taiwan's innovative lifelong learning programs for middle-aged and older adults, and discusses their social influence. The innovative active aging learning programs launched in 2008. The purpose of implementing active aging learning is to work at the grassroots level with the hope of providing increasingly comprehensive and…
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Adult Education, Government School Relationship, Educational Opportunities
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Balyasnikova, Natalia; Higgins, Sarah; Hume, Matt – TESOL Journal, 2018
This article describes the process of using an ethnodrama while working with older adults learning English as an additional language. By examining a 4-month-long period of Seniors Drama Club, created to offer theatre-based language learning experiences for Vancouver's immigrant senior population, the authors draw attention to the complex learning…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Drama
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Villar, Feliciano; Celdran, Montserrat – Educational Gerontology, 2012
This paper discusses the ways in which university programs for older people should change to cater to the interests and concerns of generative older people. We describe university programs offered at present, underlining their emphasis on personal growth and on learning for the sake of learning. We argue that these programs are not entirely…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Educational Needs, Older Adults, Higher Education
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Franks, Rebecca; Burnett, Donna O.; Evans, Retta R. – Alabama Counseling Association Journal, 2012
Suicide is a preventable public health concern affecting the nation as the 10th leading cause of death. The prevalence of suicide among the elderly is higher than any other group. Risk factors attributed to this phenomenon are depression, social isolation, substance abuse, poor physical health or function, financial stress, and access to lethal…
Descriptors: Risk, Prevention, Older Adults, Suicide
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Whiteland, Susan – Art Education, 2013
Individuals engaging in recreational pursuits, education, work environments, and many other institutional settings are likely to be separated by age. This common practice is often considered an optimal way to facilitate programs. However, the separation of age groups has created societal consequences. It has encouraged a fear of aging and promoted…
Descriptors: Service Learning, Art Education, Art Activities, Intergenerational Programs
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Hantman, Shira; Oz, Miriam Ben; Gutman, Caroline; Criden, Wendy – Gerontology & Geriatrics Education, 2013
This article describes an innovative model for teaching gerontological social work that has been introduced into the social work methods curriculum in the Department of Social Work at a college in northern Israel. The basic concept of the model is to create an alternative learning environment by including older persons as full participants in the…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Older Adults, Foreign Countries, Social Work
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Stastny, Sherri Nordstrom; Garden-Robinson, Julie – Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 2011
An educational program targeting older adults was developed to increase knowledge regarding nutrition and eye health. With age, the chance for eye disease increases, so prevention is critical. The Eating for Your Eyes program has promoted behavior changes regarding eye health among the participants. This program is easily replicated and use is…
Descriptors: Knowledge Level, Older Adults, Vision, Health Behavior
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Martinez, Iveris L.; Mora, Jorge Camilo – Gerontology & Geriatrics Education, 2012
Medical school accreditation requirements require educational opportunities in geriatrics. Twenty-six minimum graduating competencies in geriatrics have recently been identified for medical students. The authors describe how these competencies are being integrated into a new medical curriculum through coursework and community-based experiences.…
Descriptors: Graduate Medical Education, Medical Students, Medical Schools, Gerontology
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Stanton, Christine Rogers; Sutton, Karl – English Journal, 2012
In two projects described in this article, the authors discuss the use of Photovoice and Elder Interviews to draw upon visual and spoken forms of community-based literacy, generate ideas for written projects, promote a connection to community and culture, and engage students in critical analysis of writing process. Both projects took place in…
Descriptors: Literacy, American Indians, American Indian Students, Criticism
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Hansen, Jennie Chin – Journal of Social Work Education, 2008
Providing and coordinating cost-effective, comprehensive care for older adults who want to remain in the community but need long-term assistance are serious challenges for families and professionals. Addressing these issues will require a redesign of the care delivery system. This article describes two successful models for working with older…
Descriptors: Older Adults, Delivery Systems, Caseworker Approach, Normalization (Disabilities)
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O'Connor, Margaret G.; Kapust, Lissa R.; Hollis, Ann M. – Gerontology & Geriatrics Education, 2008
Health care professionals working with the elderly have opportunities through research and clinical practice to shape public policy affecting the older driver. This article describes DriveWise, an interdisciplinary hospital-based driving assessment program developed in response to clinical concerns about the driving safety of individuals with…
Descriptors: Test Results, Traffic Safety, Hospitals, Interdisciplinary Approach
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