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Smith, Bert Kruger – 1976
This pamphlet describes a multi-purpose day-care center for the elderly in Abilene, Texas which is intended to fill the "extended family" role of offering companionship, medical attention, and other aspects of concern to older persons in the community. The goals of the program are as follows: (1) to keep individuals out of institutions…
Descriptors: Adult Day Care, Adult Foster Care, Community Centers, Community Programs
Download full textCrowe, Ann H.; And Others – 1981
This paper describes the Elder Program, a 3 year Model Demonstration Program designed to strengthen neighborhood support systems for older persons through an educational program emphasizing information, resources, and skill development. A discussion of basic assumptions and the theoretical background of the model focuses on the principles of…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Programs, Community Action, Community Programs
Voogt, Robert D. – 1981
Obesity is one of the most prevalent health concerns currently facing industrialized nations. Psychological, social and emotional problems result from excess weight, and those who fail in their weight-loss efforts become extremely depressed. The obsession to be thin, particularly in the United States, is a boon to weight-control programs, both…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Community Programs, Counseling Services, Counselor Client Relationship
