The Geriatric Scholar Program (GSP) is a Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) workforce development program to infuse geriatrics competencies in primary care. This multimodal educational program is targeted to primary care providers and ancillary staff who work in VA's rural clinics. GSP consists of didactic education and training in geriatrics…

Lehigh County Community College has made inroads in providing education to meet the needs of the elderly in four areas: (1) development of campus policy regarding the elderly; (2) establishment of community-based courses and activities for the elderly; (3) establishment of training programs for personnel in agencies that work with the elderly, and…

It is proposed that all levels and functions of higher education should address the needs and characteristics of a rapidly increasing population of elderly in the United States. Some existing programs that have developed organizational structures to meet this need are presented as illustrations. (MSE)

With geriatric nursing a growing medical specialty, employment opportunities are favorable for nurses who have training in working with the increasing older population. Describes geriatric nursing in various settings, outlines educational requirements, and gives employment outlook earnings and information for both registered nurses and licensed…

Partly in response to declining enrollments, Huron College redefined its mission to stress intergenerational learning and the educational needs of older adults. New needs and goals have been recognized, and it is argued that today Huron provides a good example of how young and old can interact in an educational setting. (JSR)