Integrative Geragogy: Part 2: Interventions and Legitimizations

ABSTRACT

In part 1 of this paper we presented the theory of an integrative geragogy. Integrative geragogy is a basic part of educational gerontology, dealing especially with the oldest of the old, mentally handicapped elderly people, and their potentials. In part 2 the context between theory and practice of an integrative geragogy shall be explained. We will discuss various types of geragogical interventions. First, the binding of personal, social and environmental aspects involved in all types of geragogical interventions are outlined. Second, geragogical implications at the old age have to be legitimated. The several ways of legitimating integrative geragogy will be expounded in order to justify the existence and intervention strategies of this discipline. Third, the paradigm of quality in relation to the integrative geragogy needs to be underlined.