In China, the innovative development of education for older people is an important response to the aging population, and an important way to meet the spiritual, cultural, and social needs of older people. Current academic research mainly focuses on the social factors that affect the participation of older people in education and there are few…

Rather than Tyler-style transmission models, process or transaction models are more appropriate for teaching older adults. Whereas Tyler models focus on achieving rigidly defined objectives, process models view education as activities worthwhile in themselves. (SK)

Several factors have focused new attention on aging and the aged. A major concern emanating from these has been the role of physical fitness upon the health status of the aging. Benefits of exercise and educational and curricular modifications are identified to promote health and well-being among the elderly. (Author/BEF)

Gives an overview of the study and practice of educational gerontology in Canada and proposes an organizing schema: (1) senior adult education--instruction for older adults; (2) gerontology education--teaching of children, youth, and others about aging; and (3) academic gerontology--training for certification or specialization. (SK)

Examined the attitudes of older women concerning factors that would reduce anxiety, and appropriate educational experiences. Most of the upper-middle-class, highly educated women indicated an interest in taking humanities classes. In addition, 55 percent preferred the lecture format; 81 percent preferred mixed ages in classes. (Author/JAC)

Several Canadian surveys revealed a need for training of health and social service personnel in long-term case management of elderly clients. Proposed curriculum content areas are understanding case management, special knowledge of older adults, environmental factors, and case management techniques. (SK)