Intergenerational Time Well Spent
Intergenerational Time Well Spent:
One of the beautiful things about visiting a Care Facility is that they will be so glad to see
you! According to The National Resource Center for Engaging Older Adults: “Teenagers
and young adults experience improved peer relationships and higher levels of self-esteem
and self-confidence. Toddlers and young children develop greater social acceptance and
increased respect, compassion, and empathy.”
The residents love to see little ones! Bring them in and allow them to see the residents. This can boost the residents’ health and well-being.
Little ones have a unique way of helping the elderly forget their age for a time. This interaction can bring many benefits to the residents:
- The indirect results of the elderly interacting with children are increased movement, more outside time, and greater confidence in their physical abilities.
- Interacting with young ones can help residents forget their own physical limitations and have a greater desire for involvement.
