World of Wisdom, Age of Innocence: an Intergenerational Exchange Program
Date
1996-11
Authors
Renick, Oren
Barber, Anastasia
Ermis, Ellen V.
Williams, Sue
Blunk, Elizabeth
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Abstract
An interdisciplinary team from Southwest Texas State University implemented an intergenerational exchange program between residents at a local nursing home and preschool children from the University's child care program. The study was undertaken to study and evaluate the impact of intergenerational relations on the quality of life of nursing home residents, quality of care of nursing home residents, and perceptions of preschool children on the elderly and aging. Program development, implementation and outcomes are discussed with implications for replication by others.
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nursing home patients, intergenerational relations, intergenerational communication, preschool children attitudes, Long Term Care Administration
Citation
Institute for Quality Improvement in Long Term Health Care. (1996). World of wisdom, age of innocence: An intergenerational exchange program. (IQILTHC Series Report 97-2).