4:30-5:30 p.m

114-F. Creative Programs That Connect Generations

Intergenerational programs and community partnerships can enhance the well-being of older adults across care settings. This session will introduce purpose-driven engagement options that improve residents' quality of life and enable them to share their wisdom with younger generations. Presenters will describe a summer camp for teens and older adults that offers opportunities for connection and storytelling; a LEGO-based engagement initiative; and a classroom experience that enables college students to conduct research informed by older adults. You'll learn how to develop and scale these purpose-driven practices by identifying the right community partners, tailoring engagement strategies to residents with diverse cognitive and physical abilities, and integrating engagement into daily life.

• Kim Beasley, Director of Communications and Outreach, A.G. Rhodes — Atlanta, GA, US
• Sonya Williams, Recreational Therapist, A.G. Rhodes Health & Rehab Cobb — Marietta, GA, US