This article describes a program which reduced the number of elderly needing hospitalization. A team screening referrals for admission to a state hospital evaluated 434 consecutive cases. Over 51 percent were diagnosed depressed. By treating patients in the community, including brief local hospitalization where indicated, total geriatric…

The University of Nebraska, Omaha, library reference department sponsored a series of seminars which were open to interested community members at a minimal fee. (PF)

Describes the conflict between the pull toward greater centralization due to the increase in multi-institutional governance systems in community colleges, and the pull toward decentralization in order to make community services responsive to local needs. Presents a management model designed to resolve this conflict. (NHM)

Though Legal Services differed from Legal Aid, neither the organization as a whole, its reformist elements, nor its local administrators were dominated by a "new breed" of activist lawyer with elite credentials. Rather, Legal Services was characterized in 1967 and 1972 by a remarkable homogeneity of staff. (Author)

Among the factors contributing to the acceleration of community education development are the increasing concern over duplication of effort by community agencies, declining school enrollment, and increased adult leisure time. (Author/MLF)

Examining the six counties of Virginia's West Piedmont Planning District, this article presents data on local government community service expenditures and indicates that education accounts for about 60 percent of total expenditures followed by public welfare, police protection, financial administration and control, and capital outlays. (JC)

Looks at community work publications in England and suggests that a multidisciplinary approach would bring great benefits all round. (Editor)

Encourages university teachers to use their academic specialization and teaching skills in agencies that work with older persons. Rewards for the teachers include public service, personal satisfaction, the opportunity to learn, the acquisition of lecture material for on campus courses, the establishment of a network accessible to teachers and…

Drawing from the experiences of McHenry County College, Illinois, offers 10 guidelines for a self-supporting community services/business training program: run it as a business, make critical decisions, know the markets, identify the competition, develop internal support, evaluate finances and instruction, plan carefully, educate personnel, and be…

Presents a model of outpatient interdisciplinary geriatric care provided at a veteran's hospital. Compares characteristics of patients served in this program with those in community-based geriatrics outpatient clinics described in the literature. (Author/ABB)

Evaluated the effects of involvement of adolescents in community service activities on levels of alienation in 50 ninth graders. It is suggested that adolescent involvement in service activities can produce positive benefits, including reduced levels of alienation, improved school behavior, improved grade point average, and acceptance by the adult…

Describes multifacted role of a social worker in establishing a rural hospice care program in Cottage Grove, Oregon, a community of 8,000 inhabitants. Discusses program development, planning, coordination, and administration; problem identification and needs assessment; volunteer training; and client assessment and direct services. (NEC)

Reviews and critiques recent research on family relationships of the elderly. Summarizes findings about the interactions of older adults with their spouses, children, siblings, and grandchildren, and the connection between families and community services for the elderly. Presents implications for practitioners and researchers who focus their work…

Describes a recent community education pilot scheme organized by Islington Adult Education Institute in North London. Also discusses the process of learning in adults, economic factors affecting a neighborhood, criticisms of community work, the "process" view of learning, and the challenge for adult educators. (CT)

This study focuses on two small communities, the type of community civic actions they have experienced, whether there have been projects to improve their socioeconomic resources, and the context in which they have been carried out. The communities' programs, projects, and other citizen action during the past 10 years are studied. (Author)