Talk of Ages and Empty Bowls: A Reciprocal Approach to Intergenerational Service
2024

Talk of Ages and Empty Bowls: A Reciprocal Approach to Intergenerational Service

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Author Information

Author(s): Joann Montepare

Primary Institution: Lasell University

Conclusion

The 'Talk of Ages' program at Lasell University successfully promotes intergenerational exchange and collaboration through community service projects.

Supporting Evidence

  • The 'Talk of Ages' program promotes intergenerational exchange.
  • Students and older adults collaborated on a project to craft bowls.
  • The project aimed to raise money to fight hunger in the local community.

Takeaway

This study shows that younger and older people can work together to help their community, like making bowls to fight hunger.

Methodology

The program involved intergenerational classes and community service projects where students and older adults collaborated.

Limitations

Challenges in organizing intergenerational activities were noted.

Participant Demographics

Participants included students and older adult community members.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1093/geroni/igae098.1639

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