Communities for All Ages

Check out our recent article on intergenerational community building
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/casp.2172/full

National experts in the fields of transportation, the workforce, housing, and civic involvement agree: ALL generations will benefit from a fresh approach to public policy. On December 10th, a new report from Generations United and the Generations Initiative will show us what this can look like.

check out new blog post by Hitomi Yoshida about immigrant elders and intergenerational programs
http://www.diverseelders.org/2013/11/26/intergenerational-programs/

Sharing Stories, Leaving Legacies: How Intergenerational Programs Empower Diverse Elders By Hitomi Yoshida, Research Associate, Temple University Intergenerational Center Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude, reunions, and celebrations with family. However, many of us have ambivalent feelings about these family interactions. Our mixed feeling can range from the joy of re-connecting to a...

Check out this article about the new El Cajon Playground that aims to attract youth and adults.

http://www.kpbs.org/news/2013/nov/10/el-cajon-volunteers-build-playground-residents-you/

From Vets To School Kids, New El Cajon Playground Has Something For Everyone | KPBS.org While you were enjoying your day off Saturday, hundreds of El Cajon volunteers were sweating it out building a new playground at a local community center in just one day.

Check out this inspiring article about Penn State student volunteers who are helping older adults learn to Skype in order to bridge the distance from their families. It is a great reminder of the importance of staying connected with one's family and community.

http://news.psu.edu/story/288102/2013/09/17/academics/older-adults-learn-skype-help-penn-state-students

Older adults learn to Skype with help from Penn State students Older adults learn to Skype with help from Penn State students