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1 The Development of a Clinical Gerontology Lab for Physical Therapy Students: Curriculum StrategiesNelson, JenniferPhysical therapists are currently being educated and trained to be "generalists". Most physical therapy curricula are designed with the intent of providing the basic components necessary to treat any patient population. The students are encouraged to obtain "specialized" education through their choi...
2 Evaluating the Caregiver Burden Inventory (CBI) for Determininig Eligibility for Respite ServicesCurtis, Kitt C.Community resources available to caregivers of adults who are suffering from chronic long-term illnesses are limited. Providing needed intervention through respite services to caregivers can benefit the recipients by easing their caregiving burden. Such assistance can improve the quality of life as ...
3 The Influence of Historical Roles of Caregiving on African-Americans Today: A Multi-Dimensional PerspectiveAllen, Reginald L.This paper examines the historical tradition of African caregiving in African American culture and how this cultural tradition may continue to influence African American caregivers today. This paper investigates, highlights, and identifies the ways this cultural tradition of caregiving from Africa t...
4 The Promise and Limits of Lifelong Learning in Utah: The Case of HB60McKean-Pett, ClaireThe concept of lifelong learning - continued learning throughout the complete life span - enjoys mainstream recognition and support in the United States. The challenge facing state funded institutions of higher education is the design, implementation and support of programs targeting the unique need...
5 Participation of Widowed Older Adults in a Self-Care and Health Education Program: Application of the Theory of Reasoned ActionRice, Sarah JaneDecreased morbidity and mortality are just two of the documented outcomes from health promotion activities. Older adults who have recently lost a spouse are potentially at greater risk of compromised health and of becoming more functionally dependent. They can potentially benefit from health promoti...
6 Increasing Safe Medication Practices in Older Adults: An Assessment of Needs and Educational AwarenessChristensen, Sandra F.As the population ages the risk of chronic illness increases, necessitating the acceptance of a long-term medication regimen. Increasing the numbers of daily medications may result in adverse drug reactions, unsafe medication practices, and non-compliance. Non-compliance, which can result in hospita...
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