August 22, 2011

Eden Alternative Tip of the Week: LifeBio's Seven Tips for Intergenerational Experiences

It's back to school season, and it is important to create a clear strategy to ensure that youth and Elders come together more and that the  experience touches and transforms people's lives in a powerful way.

Here are seven tips for success: 

1. Keep the experience short & simple (at least at first).
2. Make interaction really meaningful for everyone.
3. See everyone as a volunteer.  
4. Use technology if possible.
5. Involve the parents of youth too.
6. Involve the families of older adults too.
7. Keep the momentum going and make it FUN!

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