Benefits
Research indicates that intergenerational shared sites are beneficial to children, older adults, parents and caregivers, staff and communities.
Benefits
Research indicates that intergenerational shared sites are beneficial to children, older adults, parents and caregivers, staff and communities.
Benefits for Children
Enhanced:
Self-awareness and confidence
Communication skills, i.e. speaking, listening and expressing feelings
Fine and gross motor skills
Understanding of older adults and ageing
Vocabulary, use of words and early reading Hand-eye co-ordination
Ability to co-operate and make friends
Capacity to sustain attention and problem solve
Motivation and curiosity
Benefits for older people
Enhanced:
Life satisfaction and wellbeing
- Communication skills
- Physical activity
- Self-esteem and self-worth
- Friendships and connections
Interactions with nature
Socialisation and engagement
Awareness and comfort with technology
Understanding of healthy ageing
Benefits for Children
Enhanced:
Self-awareness and confidence
Communication skills, i.e. speaking, listening and expressing feelings
Fine and gross motor skills
Understanding of older adults and ageing
Vocabulary, use of words and early reading Hand-eye co-ordination
Ability to co-operate and make friends
Capacity to sustain attention and problem solve
Motivation and curiosity
Benefits for older people
Enhanced:
Life satisfaction and wellbeing
- Communication skills
- Physical activity
- Self-esteem and self-worth
- Friendships and connections
Interactions with nature
Socialisation and engagement
Awareness and comfort with technology
Understanding of healthy ageing
I used to have the job of sanding the wooden blocks, I would run the block across my upper lip to feel if they were smooth enough. I remember those days when I worked in the factory in Poland. I was 10 years old”
Ingrid, aged 92
