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Strelow, Ann C. – 1982
A research project was conducted to describe the curricula and teaching methods of senior peer counselor training projects in the United States. Senior peer counselor training projects were identified through contacts with state and territorial agencies on aging and with professionals in aging and mental health centers. Project directors were…
Descriptors: Counselor Training, Older Adults, Peer Counseling, Program Development
Peer reviewedAter, E. Carolyn; And Others – Personnel and Guidance Journal, 1979
A demonstration project using a volunteer peer advisory approach to consumer education for the elderly was developed which indicates the possibility of using a peer advisory system for employing lifetime consumer experiences of the elderly and of providing avenues for continued societal involvement. (Author)
Descriptors: Advisory Committees, Consumer Education, Educational Programs, Gerontology
Campbell, Ruth; Chenoweth, Barbara – 1981
This manual is intended to help professionals and non-professionals develop a peer support system involving older persons in the provision of comprehensive mental health services. The materials focus on: (1) program concept and objectives; (2) links between physical and mental health in the elderly; (3) recruitment and training of peer counselors;…
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Mental Health Programs, Older Adults, Peer Counseling
Peer reviewedShannon, Barbara M.; And Others – Gerontologist, 1983
Describes a nutrition education program for the elderly in which 22 older adults were recruited and trained as peer educators to create interest in nutrition and serve as liaisons between peers and sound sources of nutrition information. Participants (N=933) reported that sessions were interesting and provided useful information. (Author/JAC)
Descriptors: Gerontology, Health Education, Nutrition Instruction, Older Adults
Peer reviewedPriddy, J. Michael; Knisely, Janet S. – Educational Gerontology, 1982
Offers practical suggestions for the design and implementation of peer counseling programs for older adults. General suggestions include trainee selection, setting goals, and providing followup. Also presents specific recommendations on group size, format, leadership qualities, and conducting training. (Author/JAC)
Descriptors: Counselor Training, Educational Strategies, Gerontology, Guidelines
Download full textAmerican Association of Community and Junior Colleges, Washington, DC. – 1980
Highlights are presented of a national conference conducted to share specific models for community college programs for older adults and to devise financial and political strategies to ensure the continuation of these programs. After discussing the conference design, the report presents a summary of Bentley Lipscomb's keynote address on the…
Descriptors: Adult Programs, Career Counseling, Community Colleges, Demography
Ater, E. Carolyn, Ed. – 1977
This manual is intended for use by senior adult peer advisors (age 60 and over) engaged in helping relationships in providing consumer education to other senior adults. The advisory procedures are based on a problem solving approach which incorporates the development of a self-help concept. Chapter 1 provides information on consumer advising. It…
Descriptors: Clothing, Consumer Education, Credit (Finance), Death
