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Formosa, Marvin; Galea, Roberta – Educational Gerontology, 2020
One area that remained off the research radar is that interface between senior centers and learning programs, and hence, their potential to act as community-based learning hubs. Countering such a state of affairs, this article reports on an action research study to investigate the extent that a transformative learning program in a senior center…
Descriptors: Educational Gerontology, Older Adults, Age Differences, Foreign Countries
Weeks, Lori E.; Bryanton, Olive; McInnis-Perry, Gloria; Chaulk, Paul – Journal of Peer Learning, 2015
There continues to be lack of public awareness about elder abuse. To help address this issue, we developed and piloted an elder abuse peer educator training program from an educational gerontology and health empowerment perspective. We describe the process employed to train older adults as peer educators. We present evaluation results from data…
Descriptors: Peer Teaching, Older Adults, Elder Abuse, Gerontology
Jansson, Anu H.; Savikko, Niina M.; Pitkälä, Kaisu H. – Educational Gerontology, 2018
Background and objectives: Although randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have been performed to alleviate loneliness among older people, little is known about how they have been implemented, or whether they are effective in real life. Our RCT-based model, "Circle of Friends" (CoF) proved to be effective in improving the wellbeing, health…
Descriptors: Gerontology, Older Adults, Psychological Patterns, Friendship
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
Stolee, Paul; McAiney, Carrie A.; Hillier, Loretta M.; Harris, Diane; Hamilton, Pam; Kessler, Linda; Madsen, Victoria; Le Clair, J. Kenneth – Gerontology & Geriatrics Education, 2009
This article explores facilitators and barriers to the impact and sustainability of a learning initiative to increase capacity of long-term care (LTC) homes to manage the mental health needs of older persons, through development of in-house Psychogeriatric Resource Persons (PRPs). Twenty interviews were conducted with LTC staff. Management…
Descriptors: Learning Strategies, Continuing Education, Barriers, Professional Development
Crouse, Joyce S.; And Others – 1979
Preretirement education programs can help people (1) to develop an awareness of issues which influence retirement satisfaction, (2) to gain information relevant to retirement planning, (3) to explore options available after retirement, (4) to identify resources for implementing preretirement plans, and (5) to identify community services for…
Descriptors: Adult Development, Adult Education, Community Services, Educational Gerontology
Tikkanen, Tarja – Adult Education in Finland, 1990
Presents premises of educational services directed at the aged, how the services have been implemented, and criticisms of services. Reviews vocational and general education for the aged and examines research conducted in Finland on education for the aged. (JOW)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Aging (Individuals), Educational Gerontology, Foreign Countries
Baines, Elizabeth Murrow – 1986
A study reviewed materials on the elderly as volunteers and volunteer work with the elderly from five databases: Sociological Abstracts, PsychInfo, Health Planning and Administration, ERIC (Educational Resources Information Center), and the GPO (Government Printing Office) Monthly Catalog (government publications). Some of the findings of the…
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Case Studies, Gerontology, Motivation

Zawadski, Rick T.; Ansak, Marie-Louise – Gerontologist, 1983
Describes On Lok, a long-term care approach which has assumed responsibility for providing all services needed by a functionally dependent adult population. Based on the first two years of operation, descriptive data on the service system, its development, participants served, services given, and costs are presented and interpreted. (JAC)
Descriptors: Community Health Services, Delivery Systems, Gerontology, Human Services
Baines, Elizabeth Murrow – 1986
This bibliography of materials on the elderly as volunteers and volunteer work with the elderly was compiled from six databases: Sociological Abstracts, PsycInfo, Magazine Index, Health Planning and Administration, ERIC (Educational Resources Information Center), and the GPO (Government Printing Office) Monthly Catalog (government publications).…
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Caregivers, Case Studies, Citations (References)

Smith, Donald – Behavioral & Social Sciences Librarian, 1983
Describes creation of National Clearinghouse on Aging within federal government, noting clearinghouse involvement in planning and implementation of proposed Service Center for Aging Information (SCAN), an automated bibliographic information system. SCAN products and services, user groups and information needs involved with gerontological research,…
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Clearinghouses, Databases, Federal Legislation

Rakowski, William; And Others – Generations, 1994
This issue on preventive health care and health promotion for older adults includes 14 articles on history and definition, development of guidelines, responsibility, implementation of programs for the elderly and how it differs from that for other populations, programs for minorities, access to health care information, and a description of a…
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Demonstration Programs, Disabilities, Foreign Countries
Austin, Carol D. – 1981
Case management as implemented in programs for the elderly, has focused on interactions between the client and case manager in the areas of assessment, care planning, service plan implementation, and follow-up. Variation in these case management tasks suggests that no single model can be implemented in all local delivery systems. This emphasis on…
Descriptors: Administration, Agency Cooperation, Centralization, Community Services
Kuykendall, Terrell J.; And Others – 1979
This book describes "Revitalize," an arts and aging program developed for the Fine Arts Council of Florida. The rationale behind the program, research involved in its structures, the evolution of ideas, the selection of the Neighborly Center, Inc. as a partner agency, the designation of sites for the program, the choice of artists, and the intent…
Descriptors: Adult Development, Art Activities, Art Therapy, Educational Gerontology

Ekpenyong, Stephen – International Journal of Aging & Human Development, 1995
Analyzes the impact of recent economic changes accompanying the introduction of the Structural Adjustment Programme (SAP) and ongoing cultural styles on the aged in Nigeria. Compared to younger generations, the relative position of the elderly has not changed significantly, although the latter's position has deteriorated on dimensions such as…
Descriptors: Age Discrimination, Aging (Individuals), Dependents, Disadvantaged
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