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The Shepherd’S Center Of Richmond: Opportunities For Meaning And Personal Growth Through Service, Linda Frank
The Shepherd’S Center Of Richmond: Opportunities For Meaning And Personal Growth Through Service, Linda Frank
Case Studies from Age in Action
Educational Objectives
1. To inform Virginians about The Shepherd’s Center of Richmond, a non-profit service organization by, with, and for older adults.
2. To demonstrate the impact of volunteer service as a means to finding a sense of meaning and purpose in later life.
Parish Nursing: A Vital Piece To The Puzzle Of Care For Older Adults, Donna B. Coffman
Parish Nursing: A Vital Piece To The Puzzle Of Care For Older Adults, Donna B. Coffman
Case Studies from Age in Action
Educational Objectives
1. To generate awareness of the emerging practice of faith community/parish nursing and its implications for the overall improvement of health care.
2. To explore specific ways parish nursing can help meet the holistic health needs of older adults in local congregations
Elderfriends: Relieving Loneliness Among Elders, Kiersten Seeger Ware, Sarah Coble
Elderfriends: Relieving Loneliness Among Elders, Kiersten Seeger Ware, Sarah Coble
Case Studies from Age in Action
Educational Objectives
1. To discuss social isolation among older adults.
2. To promote awareness of the ElderFriends program, an intervention newly established in greater Richmond
3. To seek friendly visitors for the ElderFriends program.
Brain Health: Mending The Mind After Age 50, Susan Hardwicke
Brain Health: Mending The Mind After Age 50, Susan Hardwicke
Case Studies from Age in Action
Educational Objectives
1. Increase understanding of brain function and its potential to improve with age.
2. Describe an application of neuroscience, cognitive training, and nutrition for solving a problem associated with aging.
3. Evaluate neural plasticity with aging.
Factorial Validity Of The Team Skills Scale As Used For Geriatric Interdisciplinary Team Training (Gitt), Myra G. Owens
Factorial Validity Of The Team Skills Scale As Used For Geriatric Interdisciplinary Team Training (Gitt), Myra G. Owens
Theses and Dissertations
Objective: To examine the factorial validity of the Team Skills Scale (TSS). The TSS is a 17-item scale developed by Hepburn, Tsukuda, and Fasser (1996). The Scale is purported to assess self-perceived team skills.Data Source: Data for this study were provided by The New York University Geriatric Interdisciplinary Team Training (GITT) Resource Center and were collected as part of the evaluation of the GITT program. The data were collected between January 1997 and June 2000.Study Design: This quasi-experiential study was focused on the trainee (N=1,715) as the unit of analysis. The Model of Individual-Level Team Competencies (Model of I-LTC) served …