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Greenfield, Emily A. – Gerontologist, 2012
Initiatives to promote aging in place have emerged rapidly in the United States across various health care settings (e.g., acute care hospitals, skilled nursing facilities) and broader community settings (e.g., public social service agencies). Moreover, recent federal policies include a growing number of provisions for local efforts to promote…
Descriptors: Models, Systems Approach, Social Environment, Classification
Tomioka, Michiyo; Braun, Kathryn L.; Compton, Merlita; Tanoue, Leslie – Gerontologist, 2012
Purpose of the Study: Stanford's Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) has been proven to increase patients' ability to manage distress. We describe how we replicated CDSMP in Asian and Pacific Islander (API) communities. Design and Methods: We used the "track changes" tool to deconstruct CDSMP into its various components…
Descriptors: Exercise, Self Management, Self Efficacy, Pacific Islanders

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

Drummond, Linda; And Others – Gerontologist, 1978
This guide provides basic information about the use of reality orientation, particularly with an elderly population. The concepts of reality orientation can be learned quickly and can be used in any setting with patients having a variety of diagnoses. (Author)
Descriptors: Geriatrics, Gerontology, Older Adults, Program Descriptions

Petty, Beryl J.; And Others – Gerontologist, 1976
A presentation is made of the techniques used in four community-based support groups for elderly persons experiencing moderate stress as a result of the aging process. Results indicated that the majority of clients experienced decreased anxiety, became more effective in problem solving, and began to make use of community resources. (Author)
Descriptors: Community Services, Community Support, Geriatrics, Gerontology

Becker, Robert G. – Gerontologist, 1976
The Physician Assistant (PA) is a new health-care professional who is trained to function as a "physician extender." The author's experience with 71 PA students and graduate PA's at the Jewish Institute for Geriatric Care is described. (Author)
Descriptors: Geriatrics, Gerontology, Health Personnel, Medical Services
Luptak, Marilyn; Kaas, Merrie J.; Artz, Margaret; McCarthy, Teresa – Gerontologist, 2008
Purpose: We describe and evaluate a project designed to pilot test an evidence-based clinical intervention for assessing and treating depression in older adults in rural primary care clinics. Project ADAPT--Assuring Depression Assessment and Proactive Treatment--utilized existing primary care resources to overcome barriers to sustainability…
Descriptors: Intervention, Public Health, Training, Geriatrics

Menks, Ferol – Gerontologist, 1983
Describes The Road of Life, a board game developed to increase understanding of the experiences of the elderly by simulating the gains and losses of old age. The game, followed by a group discussion, is an effective way to facilitate an increased understanding of old age. (JAC)
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Aging Education, Coping, Educational Games

Hartman, Chester; And Others – Gerontologist, 1976
The design of housing for the elderly should, insofar as possible, take into account their needs and preferences. Direct solicitation of potential users' views was facilitated by use of slide shows, illustrating specific design alternatives, shown to small groups of the elderly, with concurrent discussion and "voting." (Author)
Descriptors: Building Design, Design Preferences, Design Requirements, Facilities

Stirner, Fritz W. – Gerontologist, 1977
A Program Review Unit was established at the Philadelphia Area Agency on Aging and an evaluation model was developed during the first year of operation. The single most important attribute for a successful program review activity is the availability of measurable program goal statements. (Author)
Descriptors: Agency Role, Community Organizations, Gerontology, Older Adults

Zischka, Pauline C.; Jones, Irene – Gerontologist, 1984
Describes an age-integrated program serving residents in long-term care facilities in New York State. Describes the program's inception, the nature of recruitment efforts, and the content of the training program. A number of illustrations of volunteer ombudsmen interventions are presented for the purpose of providing an overview of services.…
Descriptors: Advocacy, Gerontology, Human Services, Nursing Homes

Wax, Teena M. – Gerontologist, 1983
Describes a day-long Aging Awareness workshop in which a group of 12 elderly were involved in a poetry-writing exercise focusing on meaningful life change. Ramifications of this positive experience are discussed in view of the cultural/language barrier and traditional aging awareness issues such as reminiscence. (JAC)
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Deafness, Gerontology, Midlife Transitions

Weisman, Shulamith – Gerontologist, 1983
Studied the use of computer games with a group of 50 frail elderly nursing home residents. Four computer games were especially modified for this population. Moderate mental and physical impairments did not hamper the residents, who indicated the games were fun, challenging, and improved self-esteem. (JAC)
Descriptors: Gerontology, Institutionalized Persons, Nursing Homes, Older Adults

Rathbone-McCuan, Eloise – Gerontologist, 1976
This paper develops the idea that the family of the aged participant is also a day-care client and should be considered as such in planning and delivering services. Ways of involving the family at the point of intake and in on-going treatment are suggested. (Author)
Descriptors: Day Care, Family (Sociological Unit), Family Involvement, Geriatrics

Lipman, Alan; Slater, Robert – Gerontologist, 1977
The underlying goal of design proposals for local (public) authority homes for old people--minimizing residents' dependence on staff--is outlines, as are physical features of institutional accommodation held to counter fulfillment of the goal. How these issues and the related goal of independence have influenced design proposals is described.…
Descriptors: Environmental Influences, Gerontology, Institutionalized Persons, Nursing Homes