Describes the growing population of grandparents raising grandchildren and the environmental contexts of these families. Provides a rationale and teaching strategies for including content on custodial grandparents in courses preparing students for gerontology and geriatrics fields. (Contains 38 references.) (SK)

Used data from a family child care study and a licensing study to identify dimensions best predicting global day care quality in over 300 child care homes. Found that caregiver training most consistently predicted global quality. Found no reliable association between care quality and child-caregiver ratio or age-weighted group size recommendations…

A study of older women and their employed daughters used social exchange theory and a life-course perspective in focus groups with 12 daughters/caregivers. Results showed that being reliant on a busy employee for care has negative consequences. (Contains 55 references.) (JOW)

Dealing with homesick campers can be challenging. Camper encouragement and counselor planning before camp starts is helpful. Upon arrival, don't dwell on the campers' homesickness. Help the camper connect--with older campers, a counselor, or a potential bunk-mate--and avoid free time. The first night is often the most difficult time; consult with…

Reviews the literature relating to young carers and pays particular attention to the adoption of a caring role, the impact of caring on education, and the location and type of services provided. The findings of a small-scale study carried out in Scotland are presented in order to highlight some of the issues raised in the literature. (Contains 30…

Research shows that younger and older adults derive benefits from close reciprocal relationships; current health care training may lack a relational component. A small survey of 15 women aged 18-22 indicated that 12 had meaningful relationships with older women and 10 would consider working with the elderly. Those without such relationships were…

Surveyed 409 caregivers. Found primary correlates of caregiver burden related to levels and types of impairment in patient functioning, caregiver life satisfaction, social support. Each category of caregiver circumstances had unique set of correlates with total amount of variance explained in burden ranging from 25 percent (husbands living with…

Discusses how Dallas, Texas, Area Agency on Aging met requirement of 1987 amendments to Older Americans Act of 1965 that State Offices on Aging identify agencies involved in identifying and treating abused, neglected, and exploited elders and determine their need for services. Describes impact of Elder Abuse Task Force on state law, adult…

Highlights the histories of some of the oldest child care organizations in the U.S. Since 1806, child care centers have provided relief and education for children, aid to mothers, and assistance to working families. The 50 oldest child care organizations are listed. (SH)

Compared self- and other-rated depression in spousal caregivers for 23 Alzheimer's patients, 23 Parkinsons' Disease patients, and 23 control subjects. Two caregiver groups were similar in length of time they had been giving care and in caregiver distress and both caregiver groups were more depressed than control subjects. (Author/NB)

Introduced 68 families, who were caring for neurologically impaired elders, to legal-financial planning via a 3-hour workshop. A post-study survey indicated that over 90 percent had taken one or more planning actions following the workshop, including the development of specific plans for providing and financing services. Implications for other…

Previews articles in this special issue on Early Child Care and Education. Formulates important curriculum and training questions. Argues for eclectic consideration and application of research findings for the purpose of promoting optimal Early Child Care and Education. (DE)

Examines the effects of the faces and cries of three full-term and two premature infants aged 35-40 weeks on 48 mothers. Results indicate that the faces and cries of the premature infants received more negative ratings than did those of the full-term infants. (RJC)

A developmental approach to teaching about aging can help make students sensitive to the needs of the elderly. Such an approach emphasizes individual differences in the aging process and the uniqueness of personal experience, helps student experience physical changes of aging, and encourages attitude change through interaction. (SK)

Used naturalistic observation method to study interaction of children and their male and female adult caretakers in public places in San Diego, California (N=2,050), and Lincoln, Nebraska (N=450). Found male involvement rate higher for boys, older children, recreational settings, mixed-sex dyads, and Caucasion caretakers as compared to Asian…