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Seguin, Mary M.; McConney, Polly F. – 1982
This description of the volunteer program at the Andrus Gerontology Center at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, suggests that older adults can improve the quality of life for themselves and others by building bridges of understanding between: generations within an organization, paid and unpaid workers, parts of an organization,…
Descriptors: Gerontology, Guidelines, Human Resources, Older Adults

Wax, Teena M. – Gerontologist, 1983
Describes a day-long Aging Awareness workshop in which a group of 12 elderly were involved in a poetry-writing exercise focusing on meaningful life change. Ramifications of this positive experience are discussed in view of the cultural/language barrier and traditional aging awareness issues such as reminiscence. (JAC)
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Deafness, Gerontology, Midlife Transitions

Fengler, Alfred P.; Goodrich, Nancy – Gerontologist, 1980
Little attention has been given to the severely handicapped older person. A group of disabled elderly men participating as unpaid volunteers in a bi-weekly sheltered workshop indicated that being able to help others, getting out of the house, and sociability were important reasons for their interest and participation. (Author)
Descriptors: Disabilities, Gerontology, Helping Relationship, Males

Applebaum, Robert; And Others – Gerontologist, 1980
The Community Care Organization-Milwaukee, sought to provide care at less cost and with higher resultant quality of life than nursing home care. Most frequently used services were transportation and nutrition. Much of the cost savings resulted from reduced hospitalization and nursing home utilization. (Author)
Descriptors: Community Health Services, Cost Effectiveness, Disabilities, Gerontology

Pritchard, David C.; Tomb, Karyl – Educational Gerontology, 1981
Explored number of programs initiated to involve older adults in meaningful volunteer tasks, responsibilities, and roles on university campuses. Data demonstrate the feasibility of these programs and positive outcomes include improvement of intergenerational communication, reduction of ageism, provision of services to educational institutions, and…
Descriptors: College Environment, Gerontology, Higher Education, Human Services
Doty, Leilani – 1979
This paper describes a program designed to help preretirees and retirees prepare for retirement. The program explores the needs, stereotypes, dilemmas, challenges, and satisfactions of retirement. An exercise to explore personal values is described in which previous program participants rank ordered 10 top-priority concerns of income, health,…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Adult Development, Aging (Individuals), Attitude Change

Dychtwald, Ken – Journal of Humanistic Psychology, 1981
Humanistic gerontology is based on the belief that aging can be a rewarding growth and maturation process. This "humanistic" approach to health care emphasizes preventive education and self-responsibility. Helping professions must respond to the unique needs and potentials of the continually expanding elder population. (Author)
Descriptors: Activism, Aging (Individuals), Gerontology, Health Programs

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
Barclay, Ralph – 1989
The Wayne State College Lifestyle Improvement Program for Seniors, based on the wellness concept, is designed to facilitate social interaction and health through physical activities. It is adaptable to a variety of individual needs and preferences, including exercises for cardiac rehabilitation patients. Any person over 50 can participate at no…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Cardiovascular System, Gerontology, Health Promotion