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C. Viscogliosi; N. Dame; R. Duquette-Laplante; S. Rahimaly; B. Chassé; J. Mino-Roy; Y. Couturier; J. Dery; D. Giroux; V. Provencher – Educational Gerontology, 2024
For caregivers of people living with major neurocognitive disorders (MNCD), adapting and applying methods optimizing learning (MOL) to a specific situation, based on preserved cognitive skills, can be challenging. This study aimed to 1) co-develop workshops, a web application and accompanying materials to support the operationalization of MOL; 2)…
Descriptors: Dementia, Neurological Impairments, Foreign Countries, Caregivers
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Loving, Victoria; Ulanowski, Elizabeth; Danzl, Megan – Educational Gerontology, 2020
As individuals decline cognitively physiotherapists' attitudes become more negative. Evidence supports the use of experiential learning modules in a curriculum to improve student confidence and knowledge to treat individuals with cognitive disorders. Work stemming from Schon's model of reflection suggests that "reflection-on-specific…
Descriptors: Patients, Physical Therapy, Experiential Learning, Self Esteem
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MacDonald, Colla J.; Stodel, Emma J.; Coulson, Irene – Educational Gerontology, 2004
This paper presents a needs analysis conducted to obtain information concerning online dementia care training of healthcare workers in long-term care (LTC) facilities. The resulting information was used to guide the development of an online dementia care training program designed to facilitate the acquisition of skills and knowledge necessary for…
Descriptors: Alzheimers Disease, Foreign Countries, Online Courses, Health Services
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Ames, Barbara D.; Youatt, June P. – Educational Gerontology, 1994
From an intergenerational training program for caregivers of children and frail elderly emerged a model for making program decisions. The model clusters potential activities in five categories: recreation/leisure, education, health promotion, public service, and personal development. It has four levels of selection criteria: match activities to…
Descriptors: Caregivers, Frail Elderly, Intergenerational Programs, Learning Activities
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Waites, Cheryl; Bearon, Lucille – Educational Gerontology, 2007
There is a need to train professionals across disciplines to work collaboratively on program development and implementation to address the caregiving issues prevalent in our aging society. The North Carolina State University Departments of Social Work and Family and Consumer Sciences provided a training opportunity for social workers and county…
Descriptors: Program Development, Social Work, Consumer Science, Continuing Education