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Discover how to connect,laught and learn with our Lifespan programs designed to foster community and intergenerational relationships.
A Glimpse into Our Programs
Each Lifespan event is a cornerstone for community building and learning. From the 8-week program to small groups, these virtual events promote positive intergenerational engagements and enhance overall well-being.
About the Lifespan Intergenerational Program
Program Details
- 8-week sessions consisting of 3-4 students and 6-8 older adults.
- Offered 4 times a year
- Program Director facilitates introductions and provides separate sample questions/conversation starters for both students and older adults.
- Lifespan provides Zoom accounts for all meetings.
Part 1: One Kickoff session and Small Groups (Weeks 1-4)
- An initial Kickoff session allows for participant introductions, a few fun icebreakers, the program format/expectations, and Q&A.
- Two students participate in two separate Small Groups, each containing two older adults, for a ratio of approx. 2-3 students + approx. 2-3 older adults
- Frequency: Weekly
- Duration: approximately 60 minutes per Zoom session.
Part 2: Community Group with themed topics (Weeks 5-8)
- The program director/facilitator and the small group participants merge back into one large community group for the remaining 4 weeks.
- Discussion: “Small Group Icebreakers + Topic(s) of the Week” is selected by each small group assigned to its respective week. Example topics include, current events, life story themes, hobbies, jobs, technology, comparisons of how times have changed between generations, etc.
- Frequency: Weekly
- Duration: approximately 60-75 minutes per Zoom session.
Each week I looked forward to joining an intelligent, supportive group open to discussions on a variety of interesting topics.
Why Older Adults Participate
- Offers a unique 8-week opportunity for older adults and students to exchange experiences, knowledge, skills.
- A welcoming space for older adults to share wisdom, values, and life lessons with a younger generation.
- A chance to learn new perspectives from young adult students.
- Creates meaningful social connections and friendships with younger adults other older adults.
- Enhances purpose & greater well-being through shared life experiences and learning from others.
- Increases empathy and understanding of a younger generation.
- It’s a fun, safe place to share laughs and discuss interesting, universal topics with others.
- It’s an easy and convenient way to become part of a unique “Community” from the comfort home!
Why Students Participate
- Gain valuable community experience to apply to careers with older adults.
- Fulfill practicum or internship requirements.
- Add work experience with a long-established 40+ year non-profit organization to your career CV’s, resumes and biographies.
- Be a part of addressing social isolation and the loneliness epidemic!
- Offers a unique 8-week opportunity for students and older adults to exchange experiences, knowledge, and skills.
- A chance to learn new perspectives from older adults.
- Creates meaningful social connections and friendhsips with older adults and other students.
- Enhances purpose & well-being through shared life experiences and learning from others.
- Increases empathy and understanding of an older generation.
- It’s a fun, safe place to share laughs and discuss interesting, universal topics with others.
- It’s a convenient way to become part of a unique “Community” from the comfort of home!
The best part of Lifespan IG is that wonderful feeling of belongingness. I loved listening to the older adults talk about their passions.”
Become a Lifespan Alumni Member Today!
Once you complete the 8-week program, you are officially an Alumni! Continue enjoying the benefits of being part of this community. Register now to stay connected!
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Why Intergenerational Connections Matter
Lifespan Resources is an Atlanta-based nonprofit founded in 1981 with a mission of creating communities where older adults can prosper, both socially and cognitively. Lifespan’s current program, Lifespan IG (Intergenerational) expands upon this mission by pairing college students with older adults aging in place at home – to Connect, Laugh and Learn together in virtual intergenerational communities!
Registration is simple and accessible. Continue reading our website or request more information below.