Main description:

Civic Engagement and Service in Gerontology provides a resource for students to participate in some form of civic engagement and service with older adults in a variety of settings. The book presents practical information in an applied, readable format which is first about learning content on gerontology (student centric learning) but second about the acquisition of skills needed for civic engagement (competency-based learning).

Contents:

Chapter One - Introduction

Chapter Two - Why do service learning in classes?

Chapter Three - What is the educational value of service with seniors?

Chapter Four - What can I get out of service with seniors?

Chapter Five - What can I do to help seniors?

Chapter Six - Why do people not care about seniors?

Chapter Seven - How can the community make tangible change?