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A Content Analysis of Aging Network Conference Proceedings
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Moone, Rajean P.; Cagle, John G. – Educational Gerontology, 2011
The Aging Network is a federally funded group of collaborating organizations which provides support and services to older adults and caregivers. Professionals within the network are charged with staying up-to-date on current best practices, pertinent changes in federal policies, and the latest developments in aging. To promote professional…
Descriptors: Conferences (Gatherings), Caregivers, Continuing Education, Content Analysis
"La CLAve" to Increase Psychosis Literacy of Spanish-Speaking Community Residents and Family Caregivers
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Lopez, Steven R.; Lara, Ma. Del Carmen; Kopelowicz, Alex; Solano, Susana; Foncerrada, Hector; Aguilera, Adrian – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 2009
The authors developed and tested a 35-min psychoeducational program with the goal of increasing Spanish-speaking persons' literacy of psychosis. The program uses popular cultural icons derived from music, art, and videos, as well as a mnemonic device--La CLAve (The Clue)--to increase (a) knowledge of psychosis, (b) efficacy beliefs that one can…
Descriptors: Self Efficacy, Schizophrenia, Caregivers, Psychoeducational Methods
Attitudes Towards the Sexuality of Adults with an Intellectual Disability: Parents, Support Staff, and a Community Sample
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Cuskelly, Monica; Bryde, Rachel – Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 2004
Attitudes toward the sexuality of adults with intellectual disability were assessed in parents and carers of adults with intellectual disability and in a community sample. An instrument that contained items relating to eight aspects of sexuality (sexual feelings, sex education, masturbation, personal relationships, sexual intercourse,…
Descriptors: Parents, Parent Attitudes, Age Differences, Sexuality
Retirement or Just a Change of Pace: An Australian National Survey of Disability Day Services Used by Older People with Disabilities
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Bigby, Christine; Balandin, Susan; Fyffe, Chris; McCubbery, Jeffrey; Gordon, Meg – Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 2004
The increasing number of people with disabilities surviving to old age raises questions regarding the type of day support programs necessary to meet their needs. In this paper the results of a national survey of specialist disability day programs used by older 2 Definitions of old age selected by researchers should reflect differences in culture…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Disabilities, Older Adults, Day Programs