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Developing and implementing a community intergenerational program

G G Poole¹, B A Gooding

¹Royal Victoria Hospital, Montreal, Canada.

Journal of Community Health Nursing

|January 1, 1993

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This study details a community program connecting isolated seniors with elementary students. The initiative highlighted the benefits of intergenerational interaction and the crucial role of nurses in facilitating these connections.

Area of Science:

Gerontology
Child Development
Community Health Nursing

Background:

Intergenerational programs are gaining traction, yet research linking isolated seniors with children is limited.
Vulnerable senior populations require specific recruitment strategies for program engagement.
Community-based initiatives are essential for fostering social connections among diverse age groups.

Purpose of the Study:

To document the development and implementation of a community intergenerational program.
To explore the interaction between elementary school students and seniors in a residential setting.
To evaluate the program's impact on participants and the role of nursing in its success.

Main Methods:

An after-school program was established, involving eight 2-hour meetings between students and seniors.

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Targeted recruitment strategies were employed to engage isolated seniors.

Activities were structured and monitored to encourage meaningful intergenerational exchange.

Main Results:

The program successfully facilitated interaction between elementary students and seniors.
Both students and seniors reported positive experiences and benefits from the interaction.
The study underscored the significant contribution of the nurse in optimizing program outcomes.

Conclusions:

Community intergenerational programs offer valuable benefits for both children and seniors.
Effective recruitment and careful activity monitoring are key to successful program implementation.
Nurses play a vital role in maximizing the positive impact of intergenerational initiatives.