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Transforming inspiration to program application: the journey of transitional keys
- Authors:
- SHERMAN Andrea, WEINER Marsha
- Journal article citation:
- Generations, 35(3), 2011, pp.47-51.
- Publisher:
- American Society on Aging
Transitional Keys is a multi-disciplinary arts and wellness programme that uses the 'ritual response' to transform times of change and transition into opportunities for growth and opportunities to improve the quality of life for older adults. Based on the work of Barbara Myerhff that is implemented in a variety of care settings for a variety of providers. The authors discuss how to teach about ritual; distinguishing between ritual and ceremony; and demonstrate that ritual is a multidisciplinary art form that can use movement, theatre, writing, poetry, and music.
Livable communities for older people
- Authors:
- KOCHERA Andrew, BRIGHT Kim
- Journal article citation:
- Generations, 29(4), Winter 2006, pp.32-36.
- Publisher:
- American Society on Aging
This article briefly reports on the findings of a survey in the United States to explore the relationship between community features and the participation of residents in social and civic activities. The survey posed questions regarding home and other elements of the community to a group of over one thousand respondents age 50 and older. The survey also included and extensive set of questions on activities and the participants' perception of their own well-being.
Ageism and minority populations: strengths in the face of change
- Authors:
- YANG Frances M., LEVKOFF Sue E.
- Journal article citation:
- Generations, 29(3), 2005, pp.42-48.
- Publisher:
- American Society on Aging
The author focuses on the relationship between ageism and the health related disparities that exist for older minority populations as compared to older non-minority populations. The article also reviews how older minorities overcome some common stereotypes that potentially limit their access to a better quality of life and recommends ways by which ageism in minority populations can be counteracted on multiple social levels. The article is written from an American perspective.