Intergenerational Program Database

CATCH brings children and adults age 50+ together to learn good eating and physical activity habits for a lifetime. The program combats obesity by engaging adults age 50+ as mentors to teach healthy lifelong habits to kids in grades K-5. Adults in the program benefit in several ways. Research shows that volunteers have lower rates of depression and mortality and greater functional ability than those who do not volunteer. As they promote healthy habits for kids and for themselves, they also experience the rewards of meaningful community service.

The Humana Foundation and Big Brothers Big Sisters are partnering to develop the Humana Legacy Program, and intergenerational mentoring program piloting in Louisville that pairs older adults 55 and over with youth in mentoring relationships that impact the well-being of both generations. Big Brothers Big Sisters research shows that mentoring matches between “Bigs” 55 or older last three times longer than relationships with mentors who are younger.

A support group that supports, educate and mentor relative caregivers that suddenly taken care of family members children.

The mission of the Intergenerational Urban Institute at Worcester State University is to harness the combined talents of college students of all ages to meet the challenges that face our urban environment. By creating a learning community of young, middle aged, and elder students, the IUI fosters growth in knowledge, skill development and interpersonal relationships that enable people to work effectively in service in the greater Worcester community. Programs include a Garden for All Ages, an English Language Learner tutoring program, and a Hunger Outreach Team among others.  

For 10 consecutive weeks, students from the Dedham Middle School come to the Hebrew SeniorLife campus at NewBridge on the Charles to engage in activities with residents in the Memory Support (dementia) unit of our Health Care Center. This program is modeled after a similar initiative with the Rashi School, a K-8 Jewish Day School that shares a campus with NewBridge on the Charles. With both school communities, students are trained to work with Alzheimer's and dementia patients, and help lead weekly activities to stimulate residents' bodies and minds. Keyword: Shared Site

The Dance Generators are a group of dancers in their teens, 20's, 30's, 40's, 50's, 60's, 70's, and 80's who come together through a shared commitment to innovative theater making. The Dance Generators give both dancers and spectators the opportunity to see and understand that dance need not be limited to young people. Through their creative process, the company reclaims dance as an art form for diverse bodies. Keyword: Shared Site

Our CCRC partners with the local Park District to provide an inter-generational summer camp.

Our Generations' GrandFriends Program is an intergenerational program designed to facilitate activities that increase cooperation and interaction between two generations through the sharing of skills, knowledge, experience and just plain ole' fun.

Called Project C.A.R.E., this student-run senior center is for adults 55 and older in the community. The program was founded in 1995 to provide local older adults with a place to meet. Currently, older adults visit the high school throughout the school year (3 days a week) for crafts, lunch with the students, movies, games, and camaraderie. The intergenerational program has been a success with teens and elders. Keyword: Shared Site

The USD 445 School Board and Windsor Place partnered to get an all-day kindergarten classroom built right in the middle of Windsor Place. The elders each day gather around in anticipation of the children’s arrival. The children arrive with smiles, eager to expand their education Keyword: Shared Site