Difficulties in senior center life: group behaviors.
In the past, the literature regarding senior centers has generally directed itself towards environmental or ecological issues. This article, however, looks at problem behaviors which reportedly occur in senior centers. A review of some possible causes and examples of these behaviors, is presented, along with some suggestions for change. The authors feel that individual problem behaviors can best by changed by setting group goals in which all program participants may be acknowledged and rewarded.
D000368:Aged; D006126:Group Processes; D006299:Health Services for the Aged / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D007899:Leisure Activities; D012920:Social Behavior Disorders; D014481:United States