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National Association of Area Agencies on Aging
engAGED:
Increasing Social Engagement through Intergenerational
Programming May 17, 2018
National Association of Area Agencies on Aging
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National Association of Area Agencies on Aging
engAGED: Increasing Social Engagement through
Intergenerational Programming
Peter Lane, National Center for Engaging Older Adults
Sheri Steinig Generations United
Lynn Haglin Northland Foundation
Pam Plimpton San Diego County
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National Association of Area Agencies on Aging
Welcome and Agenda
What intergenerational activities do you offer?
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Elevating Intergenerational Programs
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“We created Generations
United to argue for a caring
society.”
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• www.GU.org • Activity & Resource Guides • Signature Reports • Intergenerational Program
Directory • Support & Advocacy for
Grandfamilies • Training & Technical
Assistance • Awards & Recognition
Programs
Generations United Programs & Services
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Demand for Intergenerational
Programs
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SAVE THE DATE June 12-14, 2019
Generations United 20th Global Intergenerational Conference
Portland,Oregon
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Live well Across the Ages Intergenerational Efforts
In San Diego County
Pam Plimpton, MSW Aging & Independence Services
County of San Diego
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Intergenerational Efforts & Models
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Intergenerational Games
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It’s About the Relationships
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Safe Route to School
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Intergenerational Gardens
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County Libraries
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County Parks & Recreation
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Technical Support to Community
• Housing Sites • Mentoring Programs • Refugee/Immigrant
Communities
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http://www.livewellsd.org/content/livewell/home/community/intergenerational.html
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Plant the Seed…
• Explore ideas to include youth, adults and older adults in your current efforts • Consider different perspectives when
planning your activities • Expand your vision to be inclusive of all
ages
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Intergenerational Team
North County Regions Martha Solorzano, MPH
760.740.3045 [email protected]
East & North Central Regions Jennifer Navala, MPH
858.573.7319 [email protected]
Central & South Regions Lizbeth Lopez, MPH
619.521.7455 [email protected]
Aging & Independence Services Pam Plimpton, MSW
858.495.5769 [email protected]
National Association of Area Agencies on Aging
Duluth, Minnesota
Overall Goal ~ AGE to age: bringing generations together is to actively engage people 55 and older with children and youth to foster relationships, increase intergenerational opportunities, and improve community.
National Association of Area Agencies on Aging
Duluth, Minnesota
McGregor (pop. 391) Bois Forte Band (pop. 657) Floodwood (pop. 528) Grand Portage Band (pop. 557) Aitkin (pop. 2,165) Moose Lake (pop. 2,751) Proctor (pop. 3,075) Fond du Lac Band (pop. 3,728) Two Harbors (pop. 3,745) Chisholm (pop. 4,976) International Falls (pop. 6,424) Itasca Area (pop. ranges from 93 to 7,764) Cloquet (pop. 12,124) North Shore Area (pop. 1,866) Ely (pop. 3,477) Hibbing (pop. 16,355)
AGE TO AGE COMMUNITIES
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Duluth, Minnesota
OUR APPROACH
Build an action team consisting of older adults, youth, and the generations in between
Identify a local coordinator to serve as a communication link and rally community participation
Engage Action Team members in a community planning process to identify activities and projects that promote the well-being of people and enhance community
Conduct Learning Community Meetings with 16 Coordinators
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Duluth, Minnesota
COMMUNITY ORGANIZING FRAMEWORK
Intergenerational Coalition Building (AGE to age Team)
Introductory Community Meeting & Fact Finding
Speak-Outs (Intergenerational Community Dialogues)
Visioning
Action Planning
AGE to age Project Implementation
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Duluth, Minnesota
Community Service &
Beautification
Culture & Tradition Activities
Recreation &
Community
Gatherings Health & Wellness
Youth Enrichment & Education
Technology Learning
INTERGENERATIONAL ACTIVITIES
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Duluth, Minnesota
IMPACT ON OLDER ADULTS
Strengthened connection to community
Improved emotional and physical wellbeing
Renewed sense of purpose
Increased opportunities for leadership and mentoring
Created new opportunities to help children and youth thrive
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Duluth, Minnesota
IMPACT ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH
Increased involvement in volunteer opportunities and healthy activities
Strengthened relationships with caring older adults who listen compassionately and offer encouragement
Increased leadership and teamwork skills
Improved motivation to do better in school
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Duluth, Minnesota
OVERALL IMPACT
$4 million in funding raised from state and national partners Program expansion:
• children’s reading program • community health initiatives
• college interns
11,700 volunteer service hours per year across 16 sites
valued at nearly $300,000 650+ new intergenerational opportunities and activities
16 AGE to age sites developed encompassing 25 communities
8,000 people ages 5 – 96 engaged annually across the 16 sites
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Duluth, Minnesota
Multiple strategies from multiple sources at different points in time to assess impact and make continuous improvement: Track program activities and participation levels
Participation feedback and questionnaires
Anecdotes and impact stories
Observations and focus groups
Program reports
Regional Learning Community sessions and Annual AGE to age Summit with presentations from the participating sites
EVALUATION STRATEGIES
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Duluth, Minnesota
LESSONS LEARNED
Relationship-building and respect are at the core of all efforts and key to successful outcomes
Engaging older adults and young people in the planning process results in ownership of the program.
Offering a menu of opportunities serves diverse interests.
Having a local coordinator who serves as the link between generations keeps momentum going.
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Q & A
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Thank You! www.n4a/engaged
Peter Lane
http://www.gu.org/
Sheri Steinig
https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/hhsa/programs/ais/
Pam Plimpton [email protected]
https://northlandfdn.org/
Lynn Haglin
