Benefits of an intergenerational program in the early years Intergenerational program
Intergenerational programs unite the young and old in shared activities to foster positive relationships across generations, reducing loneliness caused by living in residential care and improving children’s attitudes toward the elderly. This study evaluated an intergenerational program in 2019 between an Early Learning Centre (ELC) associated with a metropolitan university in Melbourne, Australia, and a residential aged care facility.
Authors:
Emily KirshThe University of Melbourne, Australia
Erica FrydenbergThe University of Melbourne, Australia
Jan DeansThe University of Melbourne, Australia
Intergenerational Programs buiild connections across generations.