Aging References for Perception 

This is a start if you're looking for references regarding aging, many of them
 are related to perceptual aging.
 
Chartock, P., Nevins, A., Rzetelny, H., & Gilberto, P. (1988). A mental
health training program in nursing homes. The Gerontologist, 28, 503-507. 
 
Coons, D. H. (n.d.). Developing a therapeutic community: A staff training
series. Ann Arbor: Institute of Gerontology, University of Michigan. 
 
Coons, D. H. (1978). Milieu therapy: The social-psychological
aspects of treatment. In W. Reichel (Ed.), Clinical aspects of aging.
Baltimore: Williams & Wilklns. 
 
Getting it all together. GIAT: A booklet for teaching human relationships and
communications skills in nursing homes. (1972). New York: United
Hospital Fund of New York. 
 
Handelman, A. S. (1986, October). Exercise simulates plight of aged. St. Louis:
St. Louis Jewish Light. (Reproduced as Appendix E). 
 
Hickey, T. (1975). Simulating age-related sensory impairments for practitioner 
education. The Gerontologist, 15, 457-463. 
 
Hoffman, S. B., Brand, F. R., Beatty, P. G., & Hamill, L. A. (1985).
Geriatrix: A role-playing game. The Gerontologist, 25, 568-572. 
 
In-service education: Consultation and related services for nursing home personnel.
(1973). New York United Hospital Func ~ of New York. 
 
Mayne, M. (n.d.). A guide to in-serviceeducation for nursinq Personnel in nursing 
homes. Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Health Department, Western Center for
 Continuing Education in Hospitals and Related Health Institutions. 
 
Myers, R. L., & Myers, P. M. (1984, Summer). In-service
education: A model for services. The Journal of LongTerm Care
Administration, _(2), 24-30. 
 
Proctor, S. (n.d.). In-service training: Role and structure in long-term
care facilities. Denton,: Center for Studies in Aging, North Texas State
University. 
 
Rose, M. A. (1986, July). Sensory loss simulation use in the nursing education.
Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 22-24. 
 
Saul, S., & Saul, S. R. (1980-1981). An international role model for
 training staff in health care facilities.
International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 12(3), 197-204. 
 
Shore, H. (1976). Designing a training program for understanding sensory losses
in aging. The Gerontologist, 16, 157-165. 
 
Sorenson, G. (Ed.). (1981). Older persons and service providers: An
instructor's guide. New York: Human Sciences Press. 
 
Training and continuing education: A handbook for health care
institutions. (1970). Ch~cago: Hosplta Research and Educational Trust. 
 
Weber, G.H. (Ed.). (1981). Assisting the elderly in_longterm care.
Springfield, IL: Charles C. Thomas. 
 
Wiggins, R. (1978). Importance of sensory stimulation in caring for the
elderly. Journal of Practical Nursing, 28(2), 24-25. 
 
Working with older people: A guide to practice: volume 2: Biological,
Psychological, and sociological aspects of aging. (1972, May).
Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. 
 
GENERAL AGING TOPICS 
 
Atchley, R. C. (1988). Social forces and aging: An introduction to
social gerontology(5th ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth. 
 
Botwinick, J. (1967). Cognitive processes in maturity and old age. New
York: Springer. 
 
Brody, E. M. (1977). Long-termcare of older people: A practical guide. 
New York: Human Sciences Press. 
 
Burdman, G. M. (1986). Healthful aging. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall. 
 
Burnside, I. M. (1969). Sensory stimulation: An adjunct to group work with the
disabled. Mental Hygiene, 53, 381-388. 
 
Burnside, I. M. (1970, June). Loss: A constant theme in group work with the
aged. Hospital and Community Psychiatry, 21(6), 21-25. 
 
Burnside, I. M. (1973). Multiple losses in the aged: Implications for nursing
care. The Gerontologist, 13, 157-162. 
 
Busse, E. W. (1967). Therapeutic implications of basic research with the
aged (Strecker Monograph Series No. 4). Philadelphia: University of
Pennsylvania Hospital. 
 
Corso, J. F. (1971). Sensory processes and age effects in normal adults.
Journal of Gerontology, 26, 90-125. 
 
Down, F. S. (1974). Bed rest and sensory disturbances. American Journal of
Nursing, 434-438. 
 
Handelman, A. S. (n.d.) Growing old temporarily. Chesterfield, MO:
Jewish Center for the Age . 
 
Kalish, R. (1975). Late adulthood: Perspectives on human
development. Monterey, CA: Brooks/Cole. 
 
Kart, C. S., Metress, E., & Mettress, J. F. (1985). The realities of
aging: An introduction to gerontology (2nd ed.). Boston: Allyn &
Bacon. 
 
Lieberman, M. A., Prock, N. N., & Tobin, S. S. (1968). The psychological
effects of institutionalization. Journal of Gerontology, 23, (343-353). 
 
Pearlman, R. A., & Ryan-Dukes,
M. (1986, September). The vulnerable elderly. Journal of Gerontological
Nursing, 12(9), 15-18. 
 
Pegels, C. C. (1980). Health care and the elderly. Rockville, MD: Aspen
Systems. 
 
Rice, F. P. (1986). Adult development and aging. Boston: Allyn &
Bacon. 
 
Saxon, V. & Etten, M. J. (1987). Physical change and aging
(2nd ed.). New York: The Tiresias Press. 
 
Spencer, M. G. & Dorr, C. J. (1975). Understanding aging: A
multidisciplinary approach. New York: AppletonCentury-Crofts. 
 
U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging. (1988). Developments in aging: 1987
(volume 1). Washington, DC: U.S. Government Pr~nting Office. 
 
U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, American Association of Retired
Persons, Federal Council on Aging, U.S. Administration on Aging. (1988).
Aging America: Trends and projections, 1987-88
edition (DHHS PUblication No. LR 3377(188). D12198). Washington, DC: U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services. 
 
Weinberg, J. (1970). Environment, its language and aging. Journal of the
American Geriatrics Society, 18, 681-686.
 
 
Yahnke, R. (1988). The great circle of life: A resource guide to films and
videos on aging. Owings Mills, MD: National Health Publishing. 
 
 
SENSORY CHANGES, GENERAL/MULTIPLE 
 
Abramson, M., & Looms, P. (EdS.). (1988). Aging and sensory
change: An annotated bibliography. Washington, DC: Gerontological Society
of America. 
 
Carnevali, D., & Patrick, M. (1986). Nursing management for the elderly
(2nd ed.). Philadelphla: J.B. Lippincott. 
 
Cohen, S. (1981, October). Sensory changes in the elderly. American Journal of
Nursing, 81, 1851-1880. 
 
Colavita, F. B. (1978). Sensory changes in the aged. Springfield, IL:
Charles C. Thomas. 
 
Corso, J. F. (1981). Aging sensory systems and perception. New York:
Praeger Publishlng. 
 
Han, S. S., & Coons, D. H. (Eds.). (1979). Special senses in aging: A
current biological assessment. Institute of Gerontology, Un~vers~ty of
M~chlgan. 
 
Hickey, T., & Fatula, B. (1975). Sensory deprivation and
the elderly. (1975). University Park: Pennsylvania State Gerontology Center
Press. 
 
Koncelik, J. A. (1978). Compensating for sensory deprivation. American
Health Care Association Journal, 4(4), 5-7. 
 
Ordy, M., 6 Brizzee, K. R. (Eds.). (1979). ensory systems and communication
in the elderly. New York: Raven Press. 
 
Pastalan, L. A. (1979). Sensory changes and environmental behavior. In T. O.
Byerts et al. (Eds.), Environmental context of aging. New York: Garland
Press. 
 
Pastalan, L. A., Mautz, R. K., & Merrill, J. (1973). The simulation of age-
related sensory losses: A new approach to the study of environmental barriers. 
In W. F. E. Preisser (Ed.), Environmental design research: Volume 1: 
Selected papers.Stroudsburg, PA: Fourth Internatlonal EDRA Conference. 
 
Ravish, T. (1986, October). Prevent social isolation before it starts.
Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 11(10), 10-13. 
 
Rovner, S. (1988, August 27). Baby boomers about to lose their senses.
Washington Post, G 1,5. 
 
Schmall, V. (1983). Growing older: Sensory changes.
Corvallis: Oregon State University Extension Service. 
 
Sekuler, R., & Blake, R. (1987, December). Sensory underload. Psychology
Today, 21, 48-51. 
 
Sensory processes and aging: Proceedings of a conference at the Dallas
Geriatric Research Institute. (1977). Denton, TX: University Center for
Community Services, North Texas State University. 
 
Zubek, J. P. (1969). Sensory deprivation: Fifteen years 
of research. New York: Appleton-Century-Crofts. 
 
VISION 
 
A better view of you. (1985). New York: The Lighthouse National
Center for Vision and Aging. 
 
Birren, J. E., & Williams, M. V. (1982). A perspective on aging and visual
function. In R. Sekular (Ed.), Aging and human visual function. New
York: Alan R. Liss. 
 
Brady, F. B. (1972). A singular view: The art of seeing with one eye.
Oradell, NJ: Medical Economics Company. 
 
Burnside, I. M. (1974, April). A nurse's perspective: Blindness in long-

term
care facilities. In New outlook for the blind. New York: American
Foundation for the Blind.  
 
Chinisci, R. A. (1985, Summer). Auditory and visual hallucinations as a
medication side effect: Recognition and management. Clinical
Gerontologist, 3(4), 71-75. 
 
Dickman, I. R. (1982). A vision impairment of the later vears:
Macular deueneration. New York: American Foundation for the B;ind. 
 
Dickman, I. R. (1983). Making life more livable: Simple adaptations for the
homes of the blind and visually impaired older people. New York: American
Foundation for the Blind. 
 
Fonda, G. E. (1975, May). Ways to improve vision in partially sighted persons.
Geriatrics, 3(5), 49-52. 
 
Fonda, G. E. (1981). Management of low vision. New York: Grune &
Stratton. 
 
Freese, A. S. (1977). Cataracts and their treatment. New York: American
Foundation for the Blind. 
 
Keeping an eye on your sight. (1984). San Francisco: American Academy of
Ophthalmology. (Seven pamphlets). 
 
Mather, J., Stare, C., & Breinin, S. (1971). Color preferences in a
geriatric population. The Gerontologist, 11, 311-313. 
 
Sloane, A. E., & Kraut, J. A. (1975, April). The pleasures of reading need
not diminish with age. Geriatrics, 30(4), 117-118. 
 
Spina, J. (1984, Summer). The fear of cataract extraction: Mental health
aspects of a geriatric health problem. Clinical Gerontologist, _(4), 68-70. 
 
Sullivan, N. (1983, April). Vision in the elderly. Journal of Gerontological
Nursing, _(4), 228-235. 
 
Van Son, A. R. (1985). Diabetes, vision impairment, and blindness. New
York: American Foundation for the Blind. 
 
Whitmore, L. A. (1984). Understanding and living with glaucoma. New
York: American Foundat~on for t e Blind. 
 
HEARING 
 
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. (1984). Management of hearing impairment 
in older adults. Rockville, MD: Author. 
 
Assistive listening devices and systems (ALDS) and you. (1984).
Bethesda, MD: Self-Help for Hard of Hearing People, Inc. 
 
Brophy, J. G. (1977). Quick assessment of hearing loss in the long-term
care facil~ty. Unpublished pro lem in lieu of thesis, North Texas State
University, Denton. 
 
Campbell, S. D. (1986, December). The audioscope: A valuable hearing assessment
tool. Journa1 of Gerontological Nursing, 12, 28-31. 
 
Clark, C. C., & Mills, G. C. (1979, May-June).
Communication with impaired hearing elderly adults. Journal of
Gerontological Nursing, 5(3), 40-44. 
 
Corbin, S., Reed, M., Nobbs, H., Eastwood, K., & Eastwood, R. (1984, May).
Hearing assessment in homes for the aged: A comparison of audiometric and self-report
methods. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. 32(5), 396-400. 
 
Falconer, J. (1985/86, Winter). Aging and hearing. Physical and Occupational
Therapy in Geriatrics, 4, 3-20. 
 
Gaitz, C., & Warsham, H. (1964). Obstacles encountered in correcting
hearing loss in the elderly. Geriatrics, 9, 83-86. 
 
Garstecki, D. C. (1987). Assistive devices for hearingimpaired aginq
adults. Evanston, IL: Northwestern University, Audiology and Hearing
Impairment Program. 
 
Garstecki, D. C., & Black, J. M. (1987). Hearing loss in aging
adults. Evanston, IL: Northwestern University, Audiology and Hearing
Impairment Program. 
 
Hearing and the elderly. (1985). Age Page. Washington, DC: National
Institute on Aging. 
 
Luey, H. S. (1987). An unobserved view: Meeting the service needs of
hearing impaired Seniors. Washington, DC: Gallaudet University. 
 
Pusakulich, K. M. (1988). Hearing loss in the elderly. Clinical Report on
Aging, _(4), 1, 21-23. 
 
Rupp, R. R. (1983, October). Advice for treating the hearing impaired.
Geriatrics, 38(10), 35-40. 
 
Rupp, R. R., & Jackson, P. D. (1986, March). Primary care for the hearing
impaired: A changing picture. Geriatrics, 41(3), 75-80. 
 
Rupp, R. R., & Vaughn, G. R. (1984, March). Assistive listening devices.
Geriatrics, 39(3), 55-73. 
 
TOUCH AND DEXTERITY 
 
Assistive services for the elderly. Reference book.
(1987). Lubbock: Home Economics Curriculum Center, Texas Tech University. 
 
Burnside, I. M. (1973). Touching is talking. American Journal of Nursing, 73,
2060-2063. 
 
Hollinger, L. M. (1980). Perception of touch in the elder y. Journal of
Gerontological Nursing, 741-746. 
 
Kenshalo, D. R. (1977). Age changes in touch, vibration, temperature,
kinesthesia, and pain sensitivity. In J. E. Birren & K. W. Schaie (Eds.),
Handbook of the psychology of aging. New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold. 
 
Klinger, J. L., Friedan, F. H., & Sullivan, R. M. (1967). 
 
Mealtime manual for the aued and handicanned. New York: Institute of
Physica; Medicine and Rehabilitation, New York University Medical Center. 
 
May, E., Waggoner, N. R., & Hotte, E. B. (1974). Independent living for
the handicapped and the elderly. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company. 
 
Pedretti, L. (1973). Manual for advanced physical disability procedures.
San Jose, CA: San Jose State University, Department of Occupational Therapy. 
 
Preston, T. (1973). When words fail. American Journal of Nursing, 73,
2064-2066. 
 
Redmond, L. (1982). Reading, writing, and other communication aids
for visually and physically handicapped persons. Washington, DC: National
Library Service for the Blind and Visually Handicapped, Library of Congress. 
 
Wilson, J. M. (1982). The value of touch in psychotherapy. American Journal of
Orthopsychiatry, 52, 65-69. 
 
TASTE 
 
Bartoshak, L. M., Rifkin, B., Marks, L. E., 6 Bars, P. Taste and aging. Journal
of Gerontology, 41, 51-57. 
 
Chernoff, R. (1987, March-April).
Aging and nutrition. Nutrition Today, 22, 4-17. 
 
Cohen, T., & Gitman, L. (1959). Oral complaints and taste perception in the
aged. Journal of Gerontology, 14, 56-58. 
 
Engen, T. (1977). Does perception of tastes and odors change with age? In
Sensory processes and aging: Proceedinos of a conference at the
Dallas Geriatric Research Institute. Denton: Univeralty Center for
Community Services, North Texas State University. 
 
Gilbert, A. N., & Wysocki, C. J. (1987, October). The smell survey results.
National Geographic, 172, 
 
Laird, D. A. (1939). Does denture wearing affect the sense of taste? Journal
of the American Dental Association, 26, 1518-1519. 
 
Reber, A. M. (1988). Nutrition and Aging (2nd ed.). Denton: Center for
Studies in Aging, University of North Texas. 
 
Schiffman, S. (1977). Food recognition by the elderly. Journal of Gerontology,
32, 586-592. 
 
Wylie-Rosett,J. (1983, Winter). Seasoning ideas for the older adult.
 Journal of Nutrition for the Elderly, 3(2), 41-43. 
 
 
SMELL 
 
Corso, J. F. (1971). Sensory processes and age effects in 
normal adults. Journal of Gerontology, 27, 90-105. 
 
Engen, T. (1977). Taste and smell. In J. E. Birren & K. W. Schaie (Eds.),
Handbook of the psychology of aging. New York: Van Nostrand Re~nhold. 
 
Schiffman, S. (1977). Food recognition by the elderly. Journal of
Gerontology, 586-592. 
 
Toller, C. V., Dodd, G. H., & Billing, A. (1985). Aging and the sense of
smell. Springfield, IL: Charles C. Thomas. 
 
Wood, J., & Harkins, S. W. (1987). Effects of age, stimulus selection, and
retrieval environment on odor identification. Journal of Gerontology, 42, 584-588. 
 
MOBILITY AND BALANCE 
 
Brookler, K. H. (1975). A clinical guide to vertigo. New York:
Projects in Health . 
 
Etten, M. J., Hall, D., Traynor, C. (1983). Wealth of health: An exercise
orogram for older adults. Tampa: University of South Florida, Suncoast
Gerontology Center. 
 
Greenberg, B. (1973). Reaction time in the elderly. American Journal of
Nursing, 2056-2057. 
 
Gryfe, C. I. (1979). Reasonable expectations in geriatric rehabilitation.
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 27(5), 237-38. 
 
Hill, M. M., & Harley, R. K. (1984). Orientation and mobility for aged,
visually impaired people. Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness,
78 (2), 49-54. 
 
Roberts, B. L., & Fitzpatrick, J. J. (1983, March). Improving balance:
Therapy of movement. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 9(3), 150-156. 
 
Rubenstein, L. A., & Robbins, A. S. (1984, April). Falls in the elderly: A
clinical perspective. Geriatrics, 39(4), 67-78. 
 
Simpson, W. M. (1986, January). Exercise: Prescription for the elderly.
Geriatrics, 41(1), 95-98. 
 
Woollacott, M. H., Shumway-Cook,
A., & Nashner, L. M. (1986). Aging and posture control: Changes in sensory
organization and muscular coordination. International Journal of A~ing
and Human Development, 23, 97-114. 
 
ASSESSMENT 
 
Ayres, A. J. (1972). Southern California sensory inte~ration
tests. Los Angeles: Western Psychological Services. 
 
Bozian, M. W., & Clark, H. M. (1980). Counteracting sensory changes in the
aging. American Journal of Nursing, 473-76. 
 
Brophy, J. G., Ernst, M., & Shore, H. (November, 1977). A short-form
for assessinG sensory loss in the elderly. Paper presented at the 20th
Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society, San Francisco, CA. 
 
Cohen, S. (1981). Sensory changes in the elderly. American Journal of Nursing,
81, 1851-1880. 
 
Corbin, S., Reed, M., Nobbs, H., Eastwood, K., & Eastwood, M. R. (1984).
Hearing assessment in homes for the aged: A comparison of audiometric and self-
report methods. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 32, 396-400. 
 
Fillenbaum, G. G. (1985). Screening the elderly: A brief instrumental
activities of daily living measure. Journal of the American Geriatrics
Society, 33, 698-706. 
 
Kane, R. L. & Kane, R. A. (1981). Assessing the elderly: A
practical guide to measurement. Lexington, MA: Heath. 
 
Lawton, M. P., Moss, M., Fulcomer, M. & Kleban, M. H. (1982). A research
and service oriented multilevel assessment instrument. Journal of
Gerontology, 37, 91-99.
  
Shotola, R. W., & Maurer, J. F. (n.d.). The development and use of a
short screening form for detection of hearing loss in older adults.
Portland, OR: Portland State University, ProJect ARM (Auditory Rehabilitation
Mobile). 
 
Singer, J. M. & Brownell, W. W. (1984). Assessment of hearing health
knowledge. The Gerontologist, 24, 160-166.