ABSTRACT

A diverse intergenerational (IG) program, the Get WISE program, was implemented at a long-term care facility with a nearby childcare center and a local university. Pre-post measures from the children regarding perceptions of older adults, and from the long-term care residents regarding their self-rated health, depressive symptoms, and perceptions of resident-youth interactions were collected. Significant improvements were observed in perceptions of resident-youth interactions. Children’s responses expanded from stereotypes of physical aging to positive temperaments and activities of older adults. IG programs can improve the quality of relationships between participants and have cognitive, health, and quality of life benefits.

摘要

一个多元化的代际 (IG) 计划，即 Get WISE 计划，在附近的托儿中心和当地大学的一家长期护理机构实施。收集了儿童关于老年人认知的事前测量，以及长期护理居民关于他们自评健康、抑郁症状和居民与青年互动的认知的事前测量。观察到居民与青年互动的看法有显着改善。儿童的反应从对身体衰老的刻板印象扩展到老年人的积极气质和活动。IG 计划可以提高参与者之间的关系质量，并具有认知、健康和生活质量方面的好处。