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"Grandma, please"!

M Glaser1

  • 1Uptown Center Hull House Association, Chicago, IL 60640.

The Journal of Long Term Care Administration
|April 1, 1994
PubMed
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A telephone reassurance line connects latchkey children with older adult volunteers. This program aids children's coping skills while home alone and combats social isolation in seniors.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Child Psychology
  • Social Work

Background:

  • Latchkey children face unique challenges when unsupervised.
  • Older adults may experience social isolation and a desire for meaningful engagement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of an intergenerational telephone reassurance line.
  • To assess the program's impact on latchkey children's coping mechanisms.
  • To determine the benefits for older adult volunteers.

Main Methods:

  • Implementation of a telephone-based reassurance service.
  • Pairing older adult volunteers with children who are home alone.
  • Regular check-ins and supportive conversations via telephone.

Main Results:

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  • Children reported improved coping strategies for being home alone.
  • Older adult volunteers felt more connected and less isolated.
  • Positive intergenerational relationships were fostered.

Conclusions:

  • Intergenerational telephone reassurance lines are a viable support for latchkey children.
  • Such programs effectively reduce loneliness and enhance well-being in older adults.
  • This model offers a mutually beneficial intervention for both age groups.