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Direct linkMehrotra, Chandra M.; Townsend, Aloen; Berkman, Barbara – Educational Gerontology, 2013
Since 2004, we have offered a postgraduate training program in aging research for social work faculty from across the country. The overarching goal of the program is to expand the pool of social work faculty engaged in aging research. This, in turn, will reinvigorate participants' teaching; prepare them to update aging-related content in the…
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Social Work, Program Evaluation, Aging Education
Connell-Carrick, Kelli; Scannapieco, Maria – Gerontology & Geriatrics Education, 2008
As the population of older adults increases and their potential for abuse and neglect increases, it is important a well-trained and competent workforce exists. Research has shown inadequate training of Adult Protective Services (APS) program staff is a major concern for adult protection programs, and one of the most important resources needed is…
Descriptors: Caregiver Training, Educational Gerontology, Aging (Individuals), Aging Education
Scialfa, Charles; Pichora-Fuller, Kathleen; Spadafora, Pat – Educational Gerontology, 2004
An innovative gerontology education program was developed to advance research on aging that is interdisciplinary and promotes the translation of knowledge from lab to life. The program focuses on communication and social interaction in healthy aging. It brings together faculty mentors, graduate students, and post-doctoral fellows from six…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Interpersonal Relationship, Interaction, Program Descriptions
Sikora, Stephanie – Gerontology & Geriatrics Education, 2006
The Optimal Aging Program (OAP) at the University of Arizona, College of Medicine is a longitudinal mentoring program that pairs students with older adults who are considered to be aging "successfully." This credit-bearing elective was initially established in 2001 through a grant from the John A. Hartford Foundation, and aims to expand…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Mentors, Older Adults, Medical Schools
