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D’Cunha NM, Holloway H. A pilot study of an intergenerational program for people in residential aged care with cognitive impairment and children from a co-located early learning centre during COVID-19. DEMENTIA 2024; 23:927-948. [PMID: 38373711 PMCID: PMC11290022 DOI: 10.1177/14713012241235378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/21/2024]
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Intergenerational programs in residential aged care may improve well-being and combat loneliness and social isolation in older people with cognitive impairment. This pilot study investigated the effects of a semi-structured intergenerational group, including children from a co-located early learning centre and people living in residential aged care with cognitive impairment. This 9-week study used a mixed methods pre- and post-program design. Sessions were designed and delivered once per week by Occupational Therapists and took into account residents' interests and children's developmental needs and interests, identified in pre-program interviews. Nine older people with cognitive impairment and 13 children participated. The program was well attended despite disruptions and complications caused by COVID-19 and weather conditions. Older people valued the opportunity to engage with the children. Children were observed to gain confidence in communicating and forming friendships with older people with different levels of ability. There did not appear to be any change in loneliness or neuropsychiatric symptoms. The intergenerational program benefited participants and received strong support from family members and staff of the early learning centre and aged care home.
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- Nathan M D’Cunha
- Nathan M D’Cunha, School of Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, 11 Kirinari St, Bruce, ACT 2617, Australia.
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Chan KT, Marsack-Topolewski CN, Ratnayake M, Kaplan DB, Voet KA, Riemenschneider M, Graves J. The Impact of an Intergenerational Service Learning Program on Psychological Distress for Homebound Older Adults. JOURNAL OF GERONTOLOGICAL SOCIAL WORK 2024:1-18. [PMID: 38934724 DOI: 10.1080/01634372.2024.2373290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2023] [Accepted: 06/24/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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This study examined the benefits of an intergenerational home-based service learning program to reduce psychological distress for homebound older adults. Multivariate regression analyses were conducted with a sample of 182 to examine the association of length of service from the program and presence of caregivers with psychological distress. Findings indicated length of service (β = -0.15, p < .05) and having a child as a caregiver (β = -0.14, p < .05) were associated with a reduction in psychological distress. Policies and practice can support a pipeline of geriatric health professionals through innovative service learning models to benefit older adults, caregivers, and students.
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- Keith T Chan
- Hunter College, Silberman School of Social Work, New York, New York, USA
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- School of Social Work, Adelphi University, Garden City, New York, USA
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- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- School of Social Work, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan, USA
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Alberts S, Nadarajah A, Cooper C, Brijnath B, Loganathan S, Varghese M, Antoniades J, Baruah U, Dow B, Kent M, Rao R, Budgett J, Ahmed A. Attitudes to long-term care in India: A secondary, mixed methods analysis. Int J Geriatr Psychiatry 2024; 39:e6107. [PMID: 38822577 DOI: 10.1002/gps.6107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2023] [Accepted: 05/23/2024] [Indexed: 06/03/2024]
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OBJECTIVES In India, globalisation is purported to have contributed to shifting family structures and changing attitudes to long-term care (LTC) facility use. We investigated the attitudes to and usage frequency of LTC in India. METHODS We conducted secondary analyses of: (a) The Moving Pictures India Project qualitative interviews with 19 carers for people with dementia and 25 professionals, collected in 2022, exploring attitudes to LTC; and (b) The Longitudinal Ageing Study in India (LASI) 2017-2018, cross-sectional survey of a randomised probability sample of Indian adults aged 45+ living in private households. RESULTS We identified three themes from qualitative data: (1) LTC as a last resort, describes how LTC could be acceptable if care at home was "impossible" due to the person's medical condition or unavailability of the family carer, for example, if family members lived overseas or interstate. (2) Social expectations of care at home from family members and paid carers and; (3) Limited availability of LTC facilities in India, especially in rural localities, and the financial barriers to their use. Of 73,396 LASI participants, 40 were considering moving to LTC; 18,281 had a parent alive, of whom 9 reported that their father, and 16 that their mother, lived in LTC. LTC use was rare. While a third of participants with a living parent lived in urban areas, 14/24 of those with a parent in LTC lived in an urban area, supporting our qualitative findings that LTC is mainly accessed in urban areas. CONCLUSIONS Preference for intergenerational community care combined with limited availability and societal stigma contribute to low rates of LTC use among Indian families. Future social policies should consider how to plan for greater equity in strengthening care at home and in the community, and bolstering respite and LTC services as a last resort.
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- Sweedal Alberts
- Centre for Psychiatry and Mental Health, Wolfson Institute of Population Health, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
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- Centre for Psychiatry and Mental Health, Wolfson Institute of Population Health, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
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- Centre for Psychiatry and Mental Health, Wolfson Institute of Population Health, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
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- National Ageing Research Institute (NARI), Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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- National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, India
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- National Ageing Research Institute (NARI), Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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- National Ageing Research Institute (NARI), Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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- Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, India
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- Centre for Psychiatry and Mental Health, Wolfson Institute of Population Health, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
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- Centre for Psychiatry and Mental Health, Wolfson Institute of Population Health, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
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Tsiloni E, Dragioti E, Gouva M, Vassilopoulos SP, Mentis M. Psychosocial effects of intergenerational learning on primary school children and older Adults: A systematic review. GERONTOLOGY & GERIATRICS EDUCATION 2024; 45:289-322. [PMID: 36966565 DOI: 10.1080/02701960.2023.2189248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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In recent years there has been increasing emphasis on the importance of intergenerational learning and interaction. People of different ages engage in meaningful and mutually beneficial activities, aimed at developing knowledge, skills, and values. The aim of this systematic review was to examine the psychosocial effects of intergenerational learning in school-age children and older adults. A systematic review of both quantitative and qualitative data was performed according to the PRISMA guidelines. PubMed, Scopus, and ERIC electronic databases were searched up to 26 July 2022 using the following Population (P) -Exposure (E) - Outcome (O) elements: school-age children and older adults (P), intergenerational learning (E), and psychosocial effects (O). Reference lists of included datasets and relevant review articles were also extensively searched. The Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT) was used to assess the quality of eligible studies. A narrative synthesis was used as a framework for data analysis. Seventeen studies met the inclusion criteria. Regarding the psychosocial outcomes of participation in intergenerational activities for children and older adults, the majority of studies highlighted improvements in attitudes, well-being, happiness, and other social and psychological aspects, although methodological flaws are discussed.
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- Evangelia Tsiloni
- Department of Educational Sciences and Social Work, University of Patras, Patra, Greece
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- Pain and Rehabilitation Centre and Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, Linköping University, Linkoping, Sweden
- Research Laboratory Psychology of Patients, Families & Health Professionals, Department of Nursing, School of Health Sciences, University of Ioannina, Ioannina, Greece
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- Research Laboratory Psychology of Patients, Families & Health Professionals, Department of Nursing, School of Health Sciences, University of Ioannina, Ioannina, Greece
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- Department of Educational Sciences and Social Work, University of Patras, Patra, Greece
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Wang G, Chang F, Gu Z, Kasraian D, van Wesemael PJV. Co-designing community-level integral interventions for active ageing: a systematic review from the lens of community-based participatory research. BMC Public Health 2024; 24:649. [PMID: 38424550 PMCID: PMC10905784 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-024-18195-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2023] [Accepted: 02/23/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND While community-level interventions for promoting active ageing have received increasing attention and there is a trend to leverage technology to support traditional physical or social interventions, little hands-on guidance exists for designing these integral interventions. This study aimed to examine the interventions reported in the literature guided by Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) principles. The goal is to extract insights that inform future practices in co-designing integral interventions for active ageing. METHODS The systematic review focused on community-level interventions promoting active ageing that integrated physical, social, and digital elements, i.e., integral interventions. Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines were followed. The included interventions were analysed abductively based on the CBPR principles. RESULTS A total of 13 studies were included, and 24 design considerations were generated under eight categories. Further reflection identified the interrelated nature of these design considerations and pinpointed the gaps in current research. This study highlights the urgency and importance of sharing recruitment methods and resource allocation details, recording and reporting collaboration specifics, and disseminating findings to stakeholders beyond academia. CONCLUSIONS This study offers valuable insights and practical guidance to researchers and practitioners developing community-level integral interventions for active ageing. The findings also serve as a starting point for accumulating knowledge and practice in co-designing integral interventions for active ageing at the community level. The next crucial phase involves evaluating these design considerations within real-world cases to assess their applicability and identify potential areas for improvement.
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- Gubing Wang
- Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology, Tilburg University, Tilburg, Netherlands.
- Department of Built Environment, Urbanism and Urban Architecture, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, Netherlands.
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- School of Design, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China.
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- School of Design, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Built Environment, Urbanism and Urban Architecture, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, Netherlands
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- Department of Built Environment, Urbanism and Urban Architecture, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, Netherlands
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Lim ML, Zammit C, Lewis E, Ee N, Maiden G, Goldwater M, Kimonis E, Kenning G, Rockwood K, Fitzgerald A, Radford K, Dodge H, Ward SA, Delbaere K, Peters R. A 10-week intergenerational program bringing together community-living older adults and preschool children (INTERACTION): a pilot feasibility non-randomised clinical trial. Pilot Feasibility Stud 2024; 10:37. [PMID: 38383482 PMCID: PMC10880214 DOI: 10.1186/s40814-024-01446-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2023] [Accepted: 01/12/2024] [Indexed: 02/23/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Social isolation and low levels of physical activity are strong drivers for frailty, which is linked to poor health outcomes and transition to long-term care. Frailty is multifactorial, and thus an integrated approach is needed to maintain older adults' health and well-being. Intergenerational programs represent a novel multifactorial approach to target frailty, social isolation and physical decline but these have not yet been rigorously tested in Australia. Here, we present the results of our pilot study which aimed to test the feasibility of a 10-week intergenerational program between older adults and preschool children. METHODS A non-randomised wait-listed controlled trial was conducted. Participants were allocated to either the intervention or wait-list control group. The intervention group received 10 weekly 2-h intergenerational sessions led by trained child educators; the control group continued with their usual routine and received their intergenerational program after the 10-week control period. All participants were assessed at baseline and 10 weeks. The primary outcome was the feasibility and acceptability of the program including measures of recruitment eligibility, adherence and effective data collection across the multiple domains important for frailty, including functional mobility and balance, grip strength, cognitive function, mood, social engagement, quality of life and concerns about falling. RESULTS Nineteen adults were included, with nine in the intervention and ten in the control group. A total of 42% of older adults screened were eligible, 75% of participants were present at each intervention session and the overall attrition rate was 21% (n = 4). The reasons for participant absence were primarily health-related. Missing data was minimal for the majority of assessments but more apparent for the cognitive testing where completion rates ranged from 53 to 79% for baseline tests and 73 to 100% for those who received follow-up testing. CONCLUSIONS The high program compliance and low attrition show that a 10-week intergenerational program embedded in the local community, designed for community-living older adults and preschool children, is feasible and acceptable to older adults. Our next trial will test the efficacy of intergenerational programs in this setting.
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- Mei Ling Lim
- Ageing and Neurodegeneration, Neuroscience Research Australia, Sydney, Australia.
- School of Population Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.
- Ageing Futures Institute, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.
- Falls, Balance and Injury Research Centre, Neuroscience Research Australia, Sydney, Australia.
- Neurology, The George Institute for Global Health, Sydney, Australia.
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- School of Psychology, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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- School of Population Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
- School of Psychology, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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- School of Psychology, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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- War Memorial Hospital, Uniting, South Eastern Local Health District, Sydney, Australia
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- School of Psychology, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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- Ageing and Neurodegeneration, Neuroscience Research Australia, Sydney, Australia
- Ageing Futures Institute, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
- fEEL (felt Experience and Empathy Lab), University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Business Strategy and Innovation, Griffith University, Nathan, Australia
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- Department of Employment Relations and Human Resource Management, Griffith University, Nathan, Australia
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- Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing, School of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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- School of Population Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
- Ageing Futures Institute, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
- Falls, Balance and Injury Research Centre, Neuroscience Research Australia, Sydney, Australia
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- Ageing and Neurodegeneration, Neuroscience Research Australia, Sydney, Australia
- School of Psychology, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
- Ageing Futures Institute, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
- Neurology, The George Institute for Global Health, Sydney, Australia
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Park J, Wiese LAK, Holt J. Online Chair Yoga and Digital Learning for Rural Underserved Older Adults at Risk for Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias. Clin Gerontol 2023:1-17. [PMID: 37941382 DOI: 10.1080/07317115.2023.2277333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2023]
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OBJECTIVES We evaluated the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a home-based online chair yoga (OCY) program for racially and ethnically diverse rural community-dwelling older adults. METHODS We randomly assigned participants to OCY or a computer brain game (CBG). After a computer literacy training led by high school students, participants engaged in remotely supervised OCY or CBG in twice-weekly 45-minute sessions for 12 weeks. Outcome data (pain interference, cognitive function, mobility, computer skills) were collected at baseline, post-intervention, and 3-month follow-up. RESULTS A total of 32 eligible residents with mean age of 71 years participated in this intervention study. The interventions were feasible (100% recruitment rate, 96.8% retention rate, 100% safety rate). There were significant improvements in pain interference, cognitive function, mobility, and computer skills from baseline to follow-up among participants in both OCY and CBG but no significant differences in outcomes between groups. CONCLUSIONS Preliminary results indicated that the CBG was as effective as online OCY in clinical outcomes in these participants. However, this should be confirmed in future studies. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS This telehealth-based intervention is feasible for older adults in rural and digitally underserved communities and could provide a strategy for delivering health-promoting interventions for home-bound older adults at risk for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) and connect caregivers to online resources.
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- Juyoung Park
- Phyllis and Harvey Sandler School of Social Work, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida, USA
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- Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida, USA
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- Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida, USA
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Won CW. Social heterochronic parabiosis. Arch Gerontol Geriatr 2023; 107:104925. [PMID: 36641938 DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2023.104925] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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- Chang Won Won
- Department of Family Medicine, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea.
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Trotter M, Sanders P, Lindquist M, Miller E, Hajirasouli A, Blake A, Harrington R, Olsen H, Tyvimaa T, Pepping GJ, Kuys S, Drogemuller R. Intergenerational living and learning: The value and risks of co-locating retirement villages on secondary school campuses - Evaluating the GrandSchools vision. Australas J Ageing 2022; 41:e305-e309. [PMID: 35789187 DOI: 10.1111/ajag.13111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2022] [Revised: 05/09/2022] [Accepted: 05/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVES GrandSchools is a new concept which co-locates retirement villages with secondary schools in one physical environment. Designed to enhance the health and well-being of both younger and older generations, this intergenerational-shared campus model promotes intergenerational inclusivity and active learning and living. In this paper, we explore stakeholder experts' perceptions of current opportunities and impediments to this proposed intergenerational learning and living model. METHODS A qualitative study reporting on findings from an industry seminar (n = 50) and key interviews (n = 10) from stakeholders in education, health, higher education, the management and operation of retirement villages, and design firms. RESULTS Three key themes summarised participants' assessment of the value, risks and what needs to change in order for intergenerational living and learning to become a reality. CONCLUSIONS By bringing younger and older generations together in one shared campus location, GrandSchools is a novel idea to promote intergenerational inclusivity, enhancing the health and well-being of our whole community.
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- Mark Trotter
- School of Architecture and Built Environment, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Engineering, Design and Built Environment, Western Sydney University, Penrith, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Architecture and Built Environment, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Design, Faculty of Creative Industries, Education and Social Justice, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Architecture and Built Environment, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Faculty of Business and Law, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Allied Health, Australian Catholic University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Allied Health, Australian Catholic University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Economics and Finance, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Behavioural and Health Sciences, Australian Catholic University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Allied Health, Australian Catholic University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Architecture and Built Environment, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Iliano E, Beeckman M, Latomme J, Cardon G. The GRANDPACT Project: The Development and Evaluation of an Intergenerational Program for Grandchildren and Their Grandparents to Stimulate Physical Activity and Cognitive Function Using Co-Creation. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19127150. [PMID: 35742392 PMCID: PMC9222701 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19127150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2022] [Revised: 06/03/2022] [Accepted: 06/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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In recent years, increased attention has been devoted to intergenerational physical activity (PA) programs because they may have several benefits for both children and older adults (e.g., the reduction of ageism). An intergenerational PA program focusing on grandchildren and grandparents in a 'standard' family setting that combines PA and cognitive function is innovative and may hold potential for promoting PA and improving cognitive functioning in both grandchildren and grandparents. The aim of this study is to describe the protocol of the GRANDPACT (GRANDparents and GRANDchildren improve their Physical Activity and Cognitive functions using co-creaTion) Project, focusing on the development of an intergenerational, cognitively enriched, movement program for grandchildren and grandparents using the theoretical framework of the "Behaviour Change Wheel" in combination with a co-creation approach. Two co-creation trajectories will be organized to develop the program, followed by a pilot study to refine the program and an RCT with a pre-test (at baseline), a post-test (after 24 weeks), and a follow-up (after 36 weeks) to measure the outcomes of co-PA, cognitive functions, psychosocial well-being, and the quality of the family relationship ingrandchildren and grandparents. The outcomes will be measured using accelerometry for PA, the Cambridge Neuropsychological Test Automated Battery (CANTAB) for cognitive functions, and questionnaires for the psychological well-being and quality of the family relationship. Co-development with end-users and stakeholders during both co-creation trajectories is expected to result in an effective, attractive, and feasible program. Co-PA is expected to improve PA, cognitive functioning, psychosocial well-being, and the quality of the family relationships between grandchildren and grandparents.
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The delivery and impact of intergenerational programs in the nursing home setting on adolescents and older adults: A systematic mixed studies review. Int J Nurs Stud 2022; 133:104281. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2022.104281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2021] [Revised: 05/12/2022] [Accepted: 05/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Pillemer K, Nolte J, Schultz L, Yau H, Henderson CR, Cope MT, Baschiera B. The Benefits of Intergenerational Wisdom-Sharing: A Randomized Controlled Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19074010. [PMID: 35409693 PMCID: PMC8997747 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19074010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2022] [Revised: 03/11/2022] [Accepted: 03/16/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Adolescents’ opportunities to benefit from the life wisdom of older persons are very limited. To address this issue, we designed and tested the Building a Community Legacy Together (BCLT) program based on research on the benefits of older people’s wisdom for youth development. In the intervention, the youth participants were trained prior to conducting interviews with older persons regarding their advice for living. The youth participants analyzed the information obtained and presented a summary report to the community. The participants were 93 middle and high school youth who were randomly assigned to the treatment condition with the BCLT program (n = 47) or to the control condition (n = 46). The outcome measures included sense of purpose, self-esteem, attitudes toward older people, confidence interacting with older people, and interest in working with older people. Quantitative and qualitative data were also collected regarding the subjective assessments of the program’s success. We found significant positive effects for the BCLT participants regarding their sense of purpose in life, attitudes toward older people, comfort interacting with older people, and interest in working with older people. The subjective assessments of the participants were overwhelmingly positive. The findings indicate that BCLT had positive effects for the youth participants and support the further development and testing of wisdom-sharing intergenerational programs.
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- Karl Pillemer
- College of Human Ecology, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA; (J.N.); (L.S.); (H.Y.); (C.R.H.J.); (M.T.C.)
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- College of Human Ecology, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA; (J.N.); (L.S.); (H.Y.); (C.R.H.J.); (M.T.C.)
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- College of Human Ecology, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA; (J.N.); (L.S.); (H.Y.); (C.R.H.J.); (M.T.C.)
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- College of Human Ecology, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA; (J.N.); (L.S.); (H.Y.); (C.R.H.J.); (M.T.C.)
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- College of Human Ecology, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA; (J.N.); (L.S.); (H.Y.); (C.R.H.J.); (M.T.C.)
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- College of Human Ecology, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA; (J.N.); (L.S.); (H.Y.); (C.R.H.J.); (M.T.C.)
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- Dipartimento di Filosofia e Beni Culturali, Università Ca’ Foscari, Dorsoduro 3246, 30123 Venice, Italy;
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Krzeczkowska A, Spalding DM, McGeown WJ, Gow AJ, Carlson MC, Nicholls LAB. A systematic review of the impacts of intergenerational engagement on older adults' cognitive, social, and health outcomes. Ageing Res Rev 2021; 71:101400. [PMID: 34237435 DOI: 10.1016/j.arr.2021.101400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2021] [Revised: 06/10/2021] [Accepted: 06/28/2021] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Intergenerational engagement could benefit health and wellbeing within an ageing population. This systematic review evaluated the impacts of intergenerational engagement on cognitive, social, and health outcomes in healthy older adults and older adults with mild cognitive impairment. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS Comprehensive literature searches were undertaken, with records filtered according to pre-registered criteria. Study quality was formally assessed, and a narrative synthesis of the findings produced. RESULTS Forty-four studies were reviewed. Regarding quantitative evidence, 4 out of 8 studies found significant intergenerational engagement effects on cognitive outcomes, 15 of 24 on social outcomes, and 21 of 31 on health-related outcomes. Qualitative evidence was also important for understanding perceived impacts and experiences of intergenerational programmes. Only 11 studies fully met criteria for high quality research, of which the majority focused on social outcomes. DISCUSSION AND IMPLICATIONS There are a range of potential benefits of intergenerational engagement, most notably regarding anxiety, generativity, cross-age attitudes, and physical activity. However, heterogeneity in programme context, sample design, dosage, and duration indicate that more research is required to enable wider implementation and generalisability. Scientific rigour in both quantitative and qualitative research should also be employed as far as possible, to provide the highest quality evidence.
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The many changes that occur in the lives of older people put them at an increased risk of being socially isolated and lonely. Intergenerational programs for older adults and young children can potentially address this shortfall, because of the perceived benefit from generations interacting. This study explores whether there is an appetite in the community for intergenerational programs for community dwelling older adults. An online survey was distributed via social media, research team networks, and snowballing recruitment with access provided via QR code or hyperlink. Semi-structured interviews were undertaken with potential participants of a pilot intergenerational program planned for the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney, Australia in 2020. The interviews were thematically analyzed. Over 250 people completed the survey, and 21 interviews took place with older adults (10) and parents of young children (11). The data showed that participants were all in favor of intergenerational programs, but there were different perceptions about who benefits most and how. The study highlighted considerations to be addressed in the development of effective and sustainable intergenerational programs. For example, accessing people in the community who are most socially isolated and lonely was identified as a primary challenge. More evidence-based research is needed to support involvement of different cohorts, such as those who are frail, or living with physical or cognitive limitations.
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