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Communicating:A Two-Way Need
Students engage an older adult in one-to-one contact. They develop communication skills that can be used in future interactions. They complete a handout and interview one older adult. They examine what society needs to do to help...
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The Mature Adult as a Potential Resource
High schoolers analyze the value of mature adults in the work force. They examine employment barriers for older adults and construct a resume from an odler person's identity. They practice job interview skills through role playing.
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Recreation
Students develop positive attitudes toward older adults and the continuity of life. They analyze the impact on youth to improve quality of life and the occupational skills related to mature adults. They assess community resources that...
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Safety (Lesson 3)
Students identify possible problems or concerns within a home that may pose a risk to an older adult. They complete a handout and a home safety checklist and record any problems or concerns that they find. They participate in a class...
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Concerns of Elder Adults
Students collect current events that are important at the local and state level that relate to older adults. They question older persons in regard to issues that are important to them. They listen to a guest speaker discuss current...
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Management Considerations
Students use a glossary of terms and a word search game to learn about mature adults. Thye interpret class rules and advanced organizer for the course. They recognize age-related terms and vocabulary.
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Emotional Needs
Students analyze the physical characteristics of old age. They identify and differentiate diseases of old age. They analyze the stereotypes of older adults and write summaries of responses by other groups.