This collection contains non-thesis projects submitted by graduate students in the Gerontology Interdisciplinary Program to the faculty of The University of Utah in partial fulfillment of the requirements for degree of Master of Science in Gerontology.
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Leisure and the Aging Experience; Intrinsically Connected and Experienced Development of an Online Course Integration | Peterson, Marilyn M. | 2010 | Aging is multi-faceted, and individualistic, no two individuals will experience it in the same way. There are, however, some basic concepts that, when understood, can provide an awareness of the varying aspects of aging. In summing up the aging experience, there are notations that refer to the quali... | Aged; Quality of Life; Personal Satisfaction; Life Style; Leisure Activities; Recreation; Self Efficacy; Activities of Daily Living; Attitude to Health; Social Participation; Health Promotion; Health Services for the Aged; Curriculum; Interdisciplinary Studies; Competency-Based Education; Education,... |
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Law Enforcement Knowledge of Elder Laws and Beliefs about Aging | Cupello, Michael Scott | 2010 | As agencies of last resort, police officers o f today are often called upon to serve as both counselor and gatekeeper to an array o f social services for older adults. Unfortunately, there is little to no training available to law enforcement as to what aging resources are available, how to access t... | Aged; Law Enforcement; Police; Ageism; Prejudice; Jurisprudence; Social Support; Attitude; Set, Psychology; Stereotyped Behavior; Vulnerable Populations; Population Characteristics; Crisis Intervention; Education; Needs Assessment; Surveys and Questionnaires |
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The Economic Recession and Its Effects on Nursing Home Placement and Prevention A Preliminary Review Based on 2008-2009 Events in Utah | Britton, Heidi | 2010 | The population of the United States is aging at an unprecedented rate with life expectancy nearly doubling during the 20th century. Since the 1900s, the number of Americans aged 65 and older has increased ten-fold. People are living longer with increased risk of living with chronic diseases and dege... | Aged; Medicare; Medicaid; Long-Term Care; Nursing Homes; Health Services Needs and Demand; Delivery of Health Care; Home Care Services; Health Care Costs; Activities of Daily Living; Geriatrics |
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