Examined quality of life in married couples. Found economic and noneconomic variables to cluster and show two paths for husbands and wives to satisfaction with quality of life. Path analysis revealed agreement over financial expenditures contributed to satisfaction with quality of life indirectly, through satisfaction with spouse for husbands and…

Reviews and defines continuity of care, or long term care, as a potential economic catastrophe which requires strategic planning. Proposes a Medicare revision that provides integrated funding for acute, sub-acute, and long-term care as elements of continuity of care. (Author/ABB)

Identifies three major areas of concern in relationship between health care providers and dying patients: (1) nature of difficulties and stresses associated with terminal care; (2) education of providers for work; and (3) influence of organizational structure and institutionalized values on services for dying patients and families. Reviews…

The American Council on Education and the Education Commission of the States have released a report, "One Third of a Nation," proposing that America is losing ground in achieving full minority participation in the country's life and prosperity. Specific recommendations are made for college and university action. (MSE)

Looks at Commission on Religion in Appalachia (CORA) programs uniting 23 church denominations behind social and volunteer projects designed to improve quality of rural life. Describes CORA and its projects. (TES)

A survey of adventitiously deafened adults (N=25) found that 16 subjects used assistive devices including telecaptioners, telecommunication/telephone devices for the deaf, and alerting devices, and that nine subjects used no assistive devices. Subjects using devices reported improved independence, ability to communicate, and quality of life.…

Cites the text of resolutions adopted at the International Labour Conference, focusing on (1) homelessness, (2) the anniversary of the Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organise Convention, and (3) measures against substance abuse in working and social life. Outlines the International Labour Office's recent efforts to improve…

Studied neuropsychological and life-quality changes six months after carotid endarterectomy, superficial temporal artery to middle cerebral artery bypass, multiple revascularization, and vertebrobasilar revascularization procedures. Compared changes with those in patients with recent severe spinal complaints and in patients for whom…

A comparison of value preferences of various respondent groups involved in long term nursing home care revealed that although societal values varied by resident status, there were large areas of agreement. Family members of nursing home members, however, most often differed from other groups. (Author/ABB)

Assesses the empirical relationship of the psychosocial variables of empathy, attitudes, and ideological orientation toward treatment (custodial versus therapeutic). Data analysis indicates that a low level of empathy, negative attitudes toward the elderly, and a custodial orientation toward treatment were significantly positively correlated.…

Alternative technical systems are needed that can be designed, developed, operated, and controlled at the local level. Technology education can provide the knowledge and skills needed to educate citizens. This effort would strengthen basic democratic processes and would develop new sources of energy to sustain a stable technology. (JB)

Over the past 15 years, traditional concepts of working conditions and of work have been challenged in industrialized nations. The improvement of working conditions has become a basic issue, affected by the economic situation, technological advances, social climate, labor relations, and individual behavior. (Author/SK)

Encourages use of an integrated multidisciplinary approach by environmentalists for program design and problem solving. Suggests that economic and political influences on present day environmental issues be emphasized. Recommends that a collective approach involving teams of specialists or forums be used to solve environmental problems. (ML)

Readiness for self-directed learning and perceived life satisfaction were explored among a sample of 64 adults over 60 years of age. A significant positive relationship was found between learning readiness and life satisfaction. Though not related to chronological age, learning readiness is connected to previous formal schooling. Self-directedness…

The Morale, Welfare, and Recreation program is responsible for the training of personnel who administer, manage, and operate the military recreation system. These personnel must be familiar with both military and public recreation approaches. Army, Navy, and Air Force training programs are discussed. (DF)