Service-learning is a widely used pedagogical practice that integrates community involvement and civic engagement into the classroom. Benefits of service-learning in gerontology include an increased sense of personal growth, greater knowledge of aging, and enhanced interest in aging-related careers. However, relatively little research has specifically explored the challenges associated with intergenerational service-learning. A focus group documented the experiences of 19 students who were required to participate in at least 20 hours of intergenerational service-learning for an introductory gerontology course. Because an administrative error prevented students from knowing about the service-learning requirement until they were enrolled, these participants were well qualified to discuss the challenges and positive aspects of their experiences. In addition to confirming known benefits of service-learning, three major themes regarding challenges emerged: lack of communication, the need for guidance, and creating meaningful relationships. This study provides suggestions for further development of "best practice" guidelines unique to intergenerational service-learning.
The expansion of managed long-term services and supports has generated considerable interest over the last decade. However, studies on the impact of these efforts have produced mixed findings. Additionally, there is limited information about the care management models used in implementation. This lack of data makes it impossible to assess whether differences in managed care plan approaches have an impact on participants. Our study sought to gain better understanding of the integrated care management models being implemented in Ohio’s MyCare Demonstration. Through qualitative interviews with 50 respondents, including area agency care managers, managed care staff, and service providers, we documented strengths and weaknesses of one integrated care management model used in Ohio’s demonstration. Understanding what is inside the black box of managed care/care management model implementation is key to gaining insights into whether such an approach can ultimately improve the health and long-term service systems for older people with disability.
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