Aging Education: A National Imperative
Overview & Synopsis
Americans are living longer than ever before. However, many are not prepared for the long life ahead of them. Although lifespan-aging education has been endorsed since the first White House Conference on Aging in 1961, little is happening with aging education in our homes, schools and communities. Americans often reach old age with little or no formal education on aging or anticipatory guidance about aging. This article looks at what is happening in aging education, addresses why we need to teach about aging, presents a conceptual framework for aging education, discusses aging education resources, and gives some easily implemented aging education activities.
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Document Information
| Document Title | Aging Education: A National Imperative |
|---|---|
| Author / Organization | McGuire, Sandra L., Klein, Diane A., Couper, Donna |
| Subject & Discipline | Older Adults, Aging Education |
| Categories | Education & Pedagogy |
| Publication Year | 2005 |
| License / Rights | Public Domain / Open Access Educational Resource |
| Resource Verification | Listed PDF (Verification Pending) |
| Original Host Website |
ERIC (Education Resources)
(eric.ed.gov)
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| File Format | application/pdf (Portable Document Format) |
| Language | EN |
| Catalog ID | DOC-101518 |
| Original Source Link | Visit Source Page on eric.ed.gov » |