Intergenerational Program Database

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

Run by the Nisei Veterans Memorial Center, our preschool is co-located with an adult day care facility operated by Maui Adult Day Care Centers. Each day, a portion of our activities are shared learning experiences with the seniors. Keyword: Shared Site

Intergenerational Recreation Center

Hosts an annual anti-hunger Intergenerational Advocacy Seder, “Through a Different Lens,” around the theme “Let All Who Are Hungry Come and Eat.” Featuring two national Jewish agencies’ perspectives on hunger and related policy issues; high school and college students, young adults, seniors and community leaders are invited to participate in this program, which is presented in the format of a Passover Seder with informative content about the problems of hunger and food insecurity in the United States. A Haggadah – prepared by Jewish Council for Public Affairs, Mazon: A Jewish Response to Hunger and the JCRC – will provoke a thoughtful, intergenerational dialogue about the Jewish community’s role in hunger activism.

The Mission of Grand Kids is to bridge LIFE between generations through compassion, friendship, respect, and responsibility. Grand Kids (GK) clubs provide an enriching experience by training & mentoring teenagers to communicate with residents in assisted living facilities and other senior communities. The training includes personal situations to give the students an understanding and appreciation of the difficulties in seniors' lives. The experienced students can become the trainers for the incoming members; this method increases self-confidence, esteem, communication skills, and clear thinking. After completing sensitivity training, the students pair up and choose a grandparent (GP) to adopt. The GP comes from lists agreed upon by OURAIM and participating assisted living facilities The Grand Kids meet with the seniors for seven weeks. Topics include “How was life 70 years ago without TV’s and computers"; "What type of entertainment and education you had"; “How did you earn a living”; “How are things different/same.” After the weeks of visits, sharing, and learning, the Grand Kids team assembles a personalized “Memory Book” of their GP partner; it is a personal and moving experience for all parties.