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Intergenerational- and youth-focused
programs provide opportunities to enrich participants’
lives and help address vital social and community issues,
while building on the positive resources that young and old
have to offer one another and their communities. Research
suggests that those living with dementia who participate in
intergenerational programs show a decrease in social
isolation, and an increase in sense of belonging,
self-esteem, and well-being. Programs that
target youth can give them a deeper understanding
of dementia and the older adult experience. These
programs also provide support for the many young
people who are engaged in care for an older
adult.
In this webinar, ONEgeneration will provide information on
the benefits of intergenerational programming and
describe the creation of a successful
intergenerational model that has integrated children, from
infancy to 5 years old, with older adults living with
dementia.
Participants will also learn about the
Latino YCare program. YCare was developed for Latino
families living with dementia and guides youth in
understanding dementia, offers them opportunities to feel
what it's like to live with dementia, and provides hands-on
support and education for youth who are involved in
caregiving.
If you have questions, please contact Sari Shuman.
Funded
by ACL, NADRC
provides support to ACL and its grantees to implement
evidence-based interventions and innovative practices that
empower and assist caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s
disease and related disorders.
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