This article dives deeper into the benefits of creating intergenerational relationships and why the implementation of intergenerational programs can lead generations to contibute to each other in many different ways!
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A new dawn for LGBT senior housing
This post discusses the changing landscape of LGBT senior living. LGBT senior living has often been neglected in the past. We are now entering into a new age of LGBT senior living where seniors are much more accepted than they have been in the past.
Read MoreHow Many “At Bats” Should We Get?
When it comes to allocating limited medical resources, must we older adults give up COVID-19 treatment so that younger players can take the field? [This post originally appeared on the Ageful Living blog, https://www.jeanetteleardi.com/post/how-many-at-bats-should-we-get]
Read MoreNoble Knitters
Neither age nor a pandemic has deterred a group of ageless Seniors from turning a former hobby into hand made blankets of love.
Read MorePlease Help – Seniors in NYC (and everywhere!)
To the people who want to make sure Senior Citizens are cared for in a manner they decide and are wanting to make sure they, like everyone, survive (and thrive) through the present pandemic while preparing for the future: I am writing to connect with someone who gives a shit. Not just gives a shit […]
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Read MoreAge justice requires disability justice—and vice versa
A terrific special section of July 25th’s New York Times was devoted to the 30th anniversary of the passage of the Americans With Disabilities Act. There is no mention of age or ageism. It would be convenient to attribute that omission to the fact that most older people are not disabled (true but complicated). But you sure wouldn’t […]The post Age justice requires disability justice—and vice versa appeared first on ChangingAging.
Read MoreGG’s Journey: Reflections During COVID-19
GG’s Story Grandma Louise was the hardest working and sassiest person I have ever known. As a child I knew that she loved me dearly in her own unique way. She was active in our family and appreciated the everyday sweet things in life, from a cup of coffee to a game of solitaire. She […]The post GG’s Journey: Reflections During COVID-19 appeared first on ChangingAging.
Read MoreFinding Light in Dark Times: How One Nursing Home is Coping with the Challenges of COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has been devastating to nursing homes around the world. Despite temporary mandates and visitation restrictions that have been put in place to prevent the spread of the virus, St. John’s has pivoted while facing these new realities to continue protecting against what Dr. Bill Thomas described as the “Three Plagues of Growing Older.”The post Finding Light in Dark Times: How One Nursing Home is Coping with the Challenges of COVID-19 appeared first on ChangingAging.
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