A Content Analysis of Aging Network Conference Proceedings

Autor/inn/en	Moone, Rajean P.; Cagle, John G.
Titel	A Content Analysis of Aging Network Conference Proceedings
Quelle	In: Educational Gerontology, 37 (2011) 11, S.995-1008 (14 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0360-1277
DOI	10.1080/03601277.2010.495557
Schlagwörter	Conferences (Gatherings); Caregivers; Continuing Education; Content Analysis; Organizational Development; Gender Issues; Older Adults; Aging (Individuals); Aging Education; Educational Gerontology; Social Networks; Innovation; Investigations; Referral; Community Information Services; Home Programs; Social Services; Agency Cooperation + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Caregiver; Carer; Betreuungsperson; Pfleger; Weiterbildung; Inhaltsanalyse; Organisationsentwicklung; Geschlechterfrage; Älterer Erwachsener; Aging; Altern; Ageing education; Altenbildung; Geragogics; Geragogik; Social network; Soziales Netzwerk; Untersuchung; Social service; Soziale Dienstleistung; Soziale Dienste
Abstract	The Aging Network is a federally funded group of collaborating organizations which provides support and services to older adults and caregivers. Professionals within the network are charged with staying up-to-date on current best practices, pertinent changes in federal policies, and the latest developments in aging. To promote professional networking, the dissemination of innovation, and continuing education, the Aging Network supports three annual service-based conferences at the national level. This investigation analyzed the content of 1,363 presentation sessions at these national conferences over a 10-year period. As a result, a total of 68 unique topics were identified, many of which were linked to the provision of services traditionally offered by the Aging Network including information and referral and service development. Few sessions, however, focused on organizational development, minority health and aging, gender issues, and end of life. These findings may guide conference organizers to better target topics previously unaddressed or deserving of greater attention. (Contains 3 tables.) (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10