An Intergenerational Partnership between a College and Congregate Housing Facility: How It Works, What It Means.

Krout, John A.; Pogorzala, Christine H.

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ERIC Number: EJ658809

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2002

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An Intergenerational Partnership between a College and Congregate Housing Facility: How It Works, What It Means.

Krout, John A.; Pogorzala, Christine H.

Gerontologist, v42 n6 p853-58 Dec 2002

Describes the goals, development, operation, and outcomes of an intergenerational programmatic relationship between a private college and a congregate facility for older adults. Faculty and students report that partnership activities provide excellent opportunities for increasing the understanding of aging and older adults. Residents report programs provide social, recreational, and educational benefits. (Contains 10 references.) (GCP)

Descriptors: College Students, Higher Education, Intergenerational Programs, Nursing Homes, Older Adults, Personal Care Homes, Program Development, Program Effectiveness

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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