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Lee, Minhong; Choi, Jae-Sung – Educational Gerontology, 2012
The objective of the current study was to evaluate empirically positive side effects of a job-related training program on older adults' self-esteem, depression, and social networks. A total of 70 older adults participated in the study after completing the Older Paraprofessional Training Program developed and provided by the Continuing Education…
Descriptors: Continuing Education, Older Adults, Foreign Countries, Social Networks
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Shetterley, Karen; Malone, D. Michael; Poon, Leonard W. – Educational Gerontology, 1998
Focus group and survey results were used to create a continuing education outreach program in gerontology. The model includes aging knowledge and interpersonal and organizational skills. Core areas included the structure, contexts, theories, and concepts of aging; stability and change; ethics; scholarship; and practice. (SK)
Descriptors: Continuing Education, Focus Groups, Gerontology, Higher Education
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Waites, Cheryl; Bearon, Lucille – Educational Gerontology, 2007
There is a need to train professionals across disciplines to work collaboratively on program development and implementation to address the caregiving issues prevalent in our aging society. The North Carolina State University Departments of Social Work and Family and Consumer Sciences provided a training opportunity for social workers and county…
Descriptors: Program Development, Social Work, Consumer Science, Continuing Education
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Lynch, Rufus S.; Brawley, Edward A. – Educational Gerontology, 1981
Describes a community college's efforts to develop a range of educational services for the aging. Discusses cultural, educational, and recreational activities provided within a college setting and through a network of neighborhood centers. Explores continuing education and in-service training programs for persons who work with the elderly. (Author)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Community Services, Continuing Education, Delivery Systems