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The aging game: a new teaching method in geriatric medicine
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
|December 1, 1981
Summary
The Aging Game is an engaging educational tool for gerontology and geriatric medicine. This card-based game helps participants learn true statements about aging through interactive learning.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Geriatric Medicine
- Health Professions Education
Background:
- Traditional educational methods may not fully engage learners in gerontology.
- Effective tools are needed to improve understanding of aging among healthcare professionals and the public.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe and evaluate 'The Aging Game' as an educational method.
- To assess the game's utility in teaching gerontology and geriatric medicine.
Main Methods:
- A card game involving 100 true/false statements about aging.
- Participants (up to 20) exchange cards to form a hand of true statements.
- Group review of all cards and statements with an instructor.
Main Results:
- The Aging Game effectively engages participants in learning about aging.
- The game has been successfully implemented with diverse groups, including physicians, medical students, nurses, therapists, social workers, and mixed health professionals.
- A modified version is effective for pre-retirement and public education on aging.
Conclusions:
- The Aging Game is a versatile and effective educational tool for gerontology and geriatric medicine.
- Its interactive nature promotes active learning and knowledge retention.
- The game's adaptability makes it suitable for various educational contexts related to aging.