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- Title
Connecting Generations Key to Combating Loneliness and Ending Ageism.
- Authors
Butts, Donna M.
- Abstract
Intergenerational programs and shared sites, when done well, help debunk ageism and combat the epidemic of loneliness and social isolation felt acutely by younger and older people. The benefits for every age have been documented and deserve further research. The rich diversity among these programs has only recently been intentionally elevated as a community strength. Encouraging policy makers and funders to use an intergenerational-solutions lens can accelerate the development of programs that build bridges between generations. Professionals in aging play a key role in championing intergenerational solutions in their communities.
- Subjects
UNITED States; POLICY sciences; HUMAN services programs; LONELINESS; FEDERAL government; MOTIVATION (Psychology); AGEISM; SOCIAL networks; COMMUNITY services; SELF advocacy; SOCIAL isolation; INTERGENERATIONAL relations; SOCIAL participation
- Publication
Generations, 2023, Vol 47, Issue 4, p1
- ISSN
0738-7806
- Publication type
Article