ISSN:0726-4240    

DOI:10.1111/j.1741-6612.1990.tb00798.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1990

数据来源: WILEY

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SummaryOlder people represent a significant and growing element in the Australian population. In recent years they have demonstrated an apparently insatiable thirst for knowledge about an ever‐widening range of topics and issues. Research has now shown conclusively that older people generally retain the capacity to acquire, absorb and use new information and knowledge until much later in life than was hitherto thought possible. While this finding deals a gratifying blow to the negative stereotype of old age, much needs to be done to make opportunities available to older people to pursue a suitable range of intellectually stimulating activities.One exciting model well‐established in Europe is now well established in Australia. Universities of the Third Age (U3As) are based on the notion that older people have the skills to teach and learn together. They are essentially self help organisations with members determining the form and content of programmes that reflect the rich diversity of interests and talents of the participants.Approximately 8,000 people are now active participants in campuses throughout mainland Australia. The First National Conference of Universities of the Third Age was held in Melbourne on 22–23 August 1988 with the assistance of a grant of 60,000 from the Australian Bicentennial Auth

ISSN:0726-4240    

DOI:10.1111/j.1741-6612.1990.tb00799.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1990

数据来源: WILEY

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ABSTRACTRecent research indicates that cognitive challenge in later life has a positive effect on both the health and longevity of those who are so challenged. This Factor, coupled with other beneficial effects of education in later life may, in part, explain why education and leisure for older persons is now on the political agenda. Unfortunately, the dearth of substantial data about the successes of various adult education programs, particularly for older Australians, is likely to hinder those who would argue for the benefits, which can accrue to the entire community, of education in later life. U3A, with its well educated and motivated membership base, appears to be uniquely placed to undertake and compile its own research data and, as a consequence, to act as a powerful lobby group on behalf of all older learners.

ISSN:0726-4240    

DOI:10.1111/j.1741-6612.1990.tb00800.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1990

数据来源: WILEY

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In this paper I report on the social marginalization of the elderly members of an Australian rural community. The community, which is given the pseudonym of Smalltown, has a population of about 4000 and is situated in north west Victoria. The elderly comprise approximately 16% of the combined population of the township and the surrounding farming district the town services.

ISSN:0726-4240    

DOI:10.1111/j.1741-6612.1990.tb00801.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1990

数据来源: WILEY

ISSN:0726-4240    

DOI:10.1111/j.1741-6612.1990.tb00802.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1990

数据来源: WILEY

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ABSTRACTDespite the fact that Australia is a multicultural society there has been little research into health practitioners' experiences of providing care for patients from various ethnic backgrounds. A survey of Sydney nursing homes obtained staff ratings of the tensions involved in 14 aspects of caring for the ethnic groups with whom they had most experience. These were Italians, Greeks and Chinese. Patterns of tension associated with their care differed significantly and can be related to differences in group characteristics (time in Australia, English speaking skills) and to the degree of similarity of group illness behaviours to Anglo‐Australian norms. The implications of the findings for the education of health practitioners are discusse

ISSN:0726-4240    

DOI:10.1111/j.1741-6612.1990.tb00803.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1990

数据来源: WILEY

ISSN:0726-4240    

DOI:10.1111/j.1741-6612.1990.tb00804.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1990

数据来源: WILEY

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A questionnaire was administered to assistants in nursing identifying their current practices in managing urinary incontinence. The questionnaire also explored how and through whom assistants in nursing acquired knowledge regarding management of urinary incontinence. It was found that toileting regimes were carried out by 76% of the respondents with second hourly toileting being the most common practice. Significantly 24% of the respondents did not routinely practice some form of toileting. A little over half of the respondents mentioned changing and washing the incontinent resident and just 16% included psychological support in their current practices. While teaching took place primarily on the job, significantly it was found that 30% were required to provide care to incontinent residents without receiving any prior instruction. These results highlight the need for a review of current nursing practices along with further investigation into educational programs for assistants in nursing with the view to increasing the assessment and psychological support elements of such programs.

ISSN:0726-4240    

DOI:10.1111/j.1741-6612.1990.tb00805.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1990

数据来源: WILEY

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Stress, Coping and Life Satisfaction in the Aged: Trang Thomas, Ph.D. Lincoln Gerontology Centre, Biography No. 1, April 1990. Available at a cost of 5.00 from the Lincoln Gerontology Centre, La Trobe University, Abbotsford Campus, St. Helliers Street, Abbotsford, 3067.

ISSN:0726-4240    

DOI:10.1111/j.1741-6612.1990.tb00806.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1990

数据来源: WILEY