Intergenerational Program Database

Actualized care for seniors and preschoolers has been facilitated by NVMC by providing and financially supporting the physical venue for a day care center for the community's elderly and a preschool for young children.

A school with a wide variety of programs designed to encourage grandparent involvement, including a Grandparent Relations Committee, Kupuna Courses, Grandparent Recipes in the Cafeteria, Adopt-a-Grandchild, and Campus Tours

GRANDcares is a joint project of UH Manoa and Colorado State University. It provides educational programs for both grandparents, grandchildren and service providers. Currently these programs are offered in Maui County and Hawaii County.

Opportunities for Intergenerational Interaction: 1. Adults & Children Together (ACT) is a program that pairs “Grand-Persons” with first graders who may need a little help getting a good start in school and a boost in self-esteem. 2. Listen To Me Read is a program that seeks older volunteers to work one hour a week with elementary children who may need extra help with subject areas. 3. Read To Me is a program for third graders. The children choose a book, learn it well and share their story with a person in a long-term care facility. 4. Some schools have found space for a master craftsperson to be in residence. Potters, bakers, carpenters and others take up residence, creating a whole new learning environment. When space is available, shared-site facilities allow older adults and youth to build connections; having a room available for activities for older people in a school or having the public library open to multiple generations provides the opportunity for sharing ideas and experiences.

United Presbyterian Home (UPH) works with three levels of intergenerational activities. First, we have our own child daycare (UPH with Kids) for ages 6 weeks to 6 years. They have regular programs designed especially for those individuals living in our nursing facility. The children's presence on the nursing floor encourages residents to participate in activities and adds a smile to those suffering with Alzheimers and dementia. Also, it teaches the little ones about aging and acceptance of individuals that are elderly and/or impaired. Second, UPH works with the local grade schools to volunteer, help children read, and educate children about the aging process. This process establishes relationships that are beneficial for the children and for the UPH older adult residents. Third, we work with the high school: once a month the school principle brings kids to UPH to demonstrate areas or programs that they are working on in school. An open question and answer period is held during this monthly 30-60 minute program. Also, the high school music department and English department regularly share vocal programs and play excerpts that they are producing for the community. These programs provide an invaluable service to students and the elderly. Keyword: Shared Site

The Bridge program assigns groups of teens and adult volunteers to serve seniors. These groups of volunteers interact, visit and get to know our seniors and engage in the various activities.  Keyword: Shared Site

Senior Angels is SCI’s flexible volunteer program, providing a variety of ways to make a difference in an older adult’s life. Each month, Senior Angels receive a monthly calendar that lists projects and opportunities to volunteer. Angels sign up for what interests them and meets their schedule. For school-aged children, Senior Angels can be a great way to fulfill community service requirements. Projects can be a fantastic corporate team building experience as well.

Mending the Gap seeks to meet the growing needs of our seniors in Gwinnett County by providing toiletries/personal care items, cleaning supplies and food each month. Keyword: Shared Site

Mending the Gap offers FREE computer training to teach seniors basic computer and Internet skills so they can access benefits, such as food stamps and Medicaid, and email family and friends. Keyword: Shared Site

A unique feature of the center is its purposeful design that integrates adult activities with the adjoining preschool. The result is a program that mutually benefits young children and older adults in an atmosphere that resembles a small village. The caring environment is complemented by a well trained staff and a schedule of activities that stimulates physical and mental well being. Interaction with the preschool children takes place via structured activities and through spontaneous casual interactions. Keyword: Shared Site