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Lundervold, Duane A.; Poppen, Roger – Gerontologist, 1995
Essential tremor (ET), the most prevalent movement disorder, has a peak prevalence in the sixth decade of life, primarily affecting the hands and head. Persons with ET are often significantly disabled and medical intervention often had limited effectiveness. Describes a biobehavioral rehabilitation model for older adults with ET. (Author/JBJ)
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Behavior Development, Chronic Illness, Disabilities
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DeCoster, Vaughn A.; George, Lori – Educational Gerontology, 2005
Diabetes mellitus is a disabling, deadly disease, affecting one in five of adults over 65. Unfortunately, for the few elders that receive diabetes self-care training it is often taught using traditional didactic methods that are insensitive to their unique needs and immersed in the traditional medical paradigm. Integrating diabetes self-care into…
Descriptors: Diabetes, Older Adults, Health Education, Clubs