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Shared site intergenerational programs
— a case study | | Author(s) | Shannon E Jarrott, Kelly Bruno |
| Journal title | Journal of Applied Gerontology, vol 26, no 3, June 2007 |
| Pages | pp 239-257 |
| Source | http://jag.sagepub.com |
| Keywords | Dementia ; Age groups [elderly] ; Young people ; Social interaction ; Projects ; United States of America. |
| Annotation | Shared site intergenerational programs (SSIPs) unite disparate age groups to quasi-kin relationships and meet the care needs of multiple generations of families. SSIPs can effectively support development through intergenerational relationships. However, many programmes prove unsustainable. The authors conducted a case study of an established SSIP serving frail older adults and pre-school age children using surveys and interviews from parents, family caregivers and older adult clients with dementia. Benefits included appreciation for diversity, formation of close relationships, and enhanced client self-esteem. Challenges related to developmental differences and need for greater communication with families. SSIPs can benefit individuals, families and human services organisations. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-070615201 A |
| Classmark | EA: BB: SB: TMA: 3E: 7T |
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