Older Adults and Generational Engagement Across Settings
Janna Heyman, Henry Davis, Priscilla Allen

TL;DR
This paper explores how intergenerational and multigenerational programs in various settings help older adults by improving social connections and well-being.
Contribution
The study introduces innovative generational engagement models and their impact on social and economic aspects of older adults' lives.
Findings
Generational programming in community centers improves social connections and economic mobility.
Qualitative interviews highlight the importance of autonomy and inclusion in intergenerational initiatives.
Inpatient settings can benefit from strategies that bring generations together.
Abstract
The aging population in the United States is steadily increasing and new models of intergenerational and multigenerational engagement are developing in diverse settings. This presentation will discuss innovative generational engagement in community centers, senior centers, assisted living, and nursing homes. Detailed insights obtained through research will be discussed. The presentation will present research from two universities’ ongoing work with community partners. Highlights include key findings from a collaborative study with a large community center providing generational programming and services to older adults, families, and youth throughout New York City. We will introduce ways of bringing generations together in inpatient settings. These approaches will highlight the evolving role and meaning of older adults in generational programming, illustrating their impact on economic…
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Taxonomy
TopicsAging and Gerontology Research · Technology Use by Older Adults · Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
