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Reflections on service learning with the aged.
Abstract
The following is a discussion of the possible benefits of service learning as an antidote to ageism. It presents the themes found in a qualitative analysis of 31 papers of college students working within a retirement-home environment. The theme analysis indicates increased awareness of ageism and a shift towards a more positive attitude towards the elderly.
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If you have not experienced an elderly person's whole-hearted smile, complete with a wide grin and crooked teeth, with the wrinkled skin and twinkles in each eye, I seriously suggest you develop such a friendship and trust that benefits your own life as well ...
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