Notes how Western society fears and resists growing old, and points out that educators, along with the rest of society, have little to do with the elderly. Challenges literacy educators to include the elderly and foster connections between the new and the old, and the young and the old. Suggests reading the Foxfire books for inspiration. (SR)

An unnecessary bias toward separate programing for younger and older adults precludes intergenerational learning and reinforces age stereotypes. Recent gerontological research supports common learning themes for young and old: self-sufficiency, adaptation, and class and gender concerns. (SK)

This issue of the Canadian quarterly "Transition", in French and English language versions, examines issues related to the demographic shift Canada will experience as the baby boom generation enters "old age." Major articles in this issue are: (1) "Of Mutual Benefit," which outlines some of the challenges Canada faces…

Includes "Leisureman and the Future of Life Planning" (Edwards); "Leisure: A Hidden Counseling Tool" (Zorn, Kimeldorf); "Breakthrough in Productivity" (Faulkner); "Volunteerism" (Schindler-Rainman); "Building Bridges" (Larkin, Burdick); "Religion" (Whitten); "Knowledge of…