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| Case Studies | 1 |
| Group Dynamics | 1 |
| Institutionalized Persons | 1 |
| Older Adults | 1 |
| Residential Institutions | 1 |
| Self Help Programs | 1 |
| Volunteers | 1 |
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| Gerontologist | 1 |
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| Friedman, Susan | 1 |
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Peer reviewedFriedman, Susan – Gerontologist, 1975
Describes the experience of a group of relatively impaired, institutionalized elderly in a program of volunteer service to their peers. The focus of discussion is upon the volunteer group itself, its weekly group meetings, and the meaning that this kind of group experience has had for its members. (Author)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Group Dynamics, Institutionalized Persons, Older Adults
