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Gau, Wen-Bing – Educational Gerontology, 2011
Although the concept of communities of practice (CoPs) has been applied to many fields, the application within the context of the senior citizens' interaction must be different from those in the vocational arena. In Toy Clinic Shops (TCSs) in Taiwan, senior volunteers together sharpen their skills of repairing toys for school children, which can…
Descriptors: Communities of Practice, Interpersonal Communication, Gerontology, Foreign Countries
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Kock, Tan Hoe; Yoong, Folk Jee – Educational Gerontology, 2011
This article draws upon expected retirement age cohorts as a main determinant to financial planning preparation in Malaysia. The return rate was 55% from 600 questionnaires distributed. Five hypotheses were analyzed using hierarchical and stepwise regression analysis. The results revealed that expected retirement age cohort variables made…
Descriptors: Retirement, Foreign Countries, Preretirement Education, Financial Services
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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