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Publication Date: 2012
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Raising Awareness of Assistive Technology in Older Adults through a Community-Based, Cooperative Extension Program
Sellers, Debra M.; Markham, Melinda Stafford
Gerontology & Geriatrics Education, v33 n3 p287-301 2012
The Fashion an Easier Lifestyle with Assistive Technology (FELAT) curriculum was developed as a needs-based, community educational program provided through a state Cooperative Extension Service. The overall goal for participants was to raise awareness of assistive technology. Program evaluation included a postassessment and subsequent interview to determine short-term knowledge gain and longer term behavior change. The sample consisted of mainly older, married females. The FELAT program was effective at raising awareness and increasing knowledge of assistive technology, and for many participants, the program acted as a catalyst for planning to or taking action related to assistive technology. (Contains 1 table.)
Descriptors: Extension Education, Program Evaluation, Behavior Change, Educational Technology, Assistive Technology, Community Based Instruction (Disabilities), Consciousness Raising, Interviews, Older Adults, Females, Spouses, Familiarity, Attitude Change, Change Strategies, Adult Education, Consumer Economics, Intention, Program Effectiveness
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Adult Education
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Language: English
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