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Service learning at dementia care programs: an orientation and training program.

Jennifer J Lambert-Shute1, Shannon E Jarrott, Christine A Fruhauf

  • 1Marriage and Family Therapy Program, Area of Counseling Psychology and Human Services, College of Education, Univeresity of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403-5251, USA. jlambert@vt.edu

Gerontology & Geriatrics Education
|September 15, 2004
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This project enhanced student learning in dementia care settings through orientation and a scrapbook activity. It aimed to boost service-learners' comfort and knowledge when working with the elderly.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Educational Psychology

Background:

  • Service-learning presents unique challenges for students in dementia care settings.
  • University courses on aging offer service-learning opportunities at adult day service programs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To increase service-learners' comfort in dementia care environments.
  • To enhance students' knowledge and understanding of the elderly population.
  • To improve students' skills in interacting with individuals with dementia.

Main Methods:

  • A project involving orientation and follow-up sessions on dementia, its characteristics, and interaction strategies.
  • Implementation of a structured scrapbook project for students to apply learned knowledge and skills.
  • Partnership with a university adult day service program for practical application.

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Main Results:

  • The project aimed to improve students' confidence and competence in dementia care.
  • The scrapbook activity provided a practical tool for skill development and knowledge application.
  • The intervention sought to facilitate a deeper understanding of aging and cognitive impairment.

Conclusions:

  • The described project offers a model for enhancing service-learning experiences in dementia care.
  • Recommendations are provided for the continuation and adaptation of this project in similar settings.
  • The intervention is designed to benefit both students and individuals receiving care in adult day services.