Most of a sample of 42 health care educators had limited knowledge of older persons' sexuality but positive attitudes about it. Older health care educators and educators who had participated in continuing education had more knowledge. Educators who rated themselves as more religious had more restrictive attitudes. (SK)

Surveys of 169 nursing students before and after a practicum in a nursing home showed that two-thirds enjoyed the practicum, 30% would really like working with the elderly, and the proportions changed little because of the practicum. Direction of change on five descriptors of the elderly was negative and on two descriptors was positive. (SK)

Telephone interviews with 183 faculty revealed an overwhelming preference for mixed-age classes; they had positive attitudes toward older students and thought their presence benefited younger students. However, older students tended to treat faculty differently, which younger students could interpret negatively. Some faculty perceived younger…

Dutch adults were divided into 4 groups: (1) 26 who remained worried about dementia after reading a brochure about it; (2) 51 whose worry decreased after reading; (3) 7 who started worrying after reading; and (4) 26 not worried before or after reading. Cognitive test batteries showed the effects of the brochure were not in accordance with its…