Communities for All Ages

'If We Left, They Wouldn't Have Nobody' When an assisted living home closed in California, many residents were still there with nowhere to go. But a cook and a janitor stayed, without pay, and took care of them.

Check out our recent article on intergenerational community building
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/casp.2172/full

People young and old rely on public transportation in their communities. A new report “Out of Many, One: Uniting the Changing Faces of America,” by Generations United and the Generations Initiative examines why it’s critical to include ALL generations when shaping transportation policy http://bit.ly/1hKPzuH

It’s here! The new report from & featuring experts’ ideas about policy for

Out of Many, One: Uniting the Changing Faces of America Out of Many, One: Uniting the Changing Faces of America, the new report from Generations United and The Generations Initiative, challenges traditional approaches to changing demographics and elevates intergenerational solutions that strengthen our families and communities. It includes the results of...

In an upcoming report from Generations United and the Generations Initiative, Heather McGhee of Demos and Shirley Sagawa of the National Conference on Citizenship are among policy experts weighing in on increasing civic engagement through the lens of age and race diversity.

Out of Many, One: Uniting the Changing Faces of America Join Generations United and The Generations Initiative for a provocative discussion on how the changing faces of America and generational differences impact our communities and shape our public policies. Learn about new public opinion data and from experts proposing bold ideas that challenge traditi...

National experts in the fields of transportation, the workforce, housing, and civic involvement agree: ALL generations will benefit from a fresh approach to public policy. On December 10th, a new report from Generations United and the Generations Initiative will show us what this can look like.

check out new blog post by Hitomi Yoshida about immigrant elders and intergenerational programs
http://www.diverseelders.org/2013/11/26/intergenerational-programs/

Sharing Stories, Leaving Legacies: How Intergenerational Programs Empower Diverse Elders By Hitomi Yoshida, Research Associate, Temple University Intergenerational Center Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude, reunions, and celebrations with family. However, many of us have ambivalent feelings about these family interactions. Our mixed feeling can range from the joy of re-connecting to a...

Check out this article about the new El Cajon Playground that aims to attract youth and adults.

http://www.kpbs.org/news/2013/nov/10/el-cajon-volunteers-build-playground-residents-you/

From Vets To School Kids, New El Cajon Playground Has Something For Everyone | KPBS.org While you were enjoying your day off Saturday, hundreds of El Cajon volunteers were sweating it out building a new playground at a local community center in just one day.

The Case for Putting Race Forward - COLORLINES We can’t solve a problem no one’s willing to name.

Check out this on-line publication, "Using Technology to Connect Generations," which provides information about facilitating intergenerational engagement using technology. It was published by Penn State University and Generations United.

http://extension.psu.edu/youth/intergenerational/program-areas/technology/using-technology-to-connect-generations-report/view

http://extension.psu.edu/youth/intergenerational/program-areas/technology/using-technology-to-connec

Check out this inspiring article about Penn State student volunteers who are helping older adults learn to Skype in order to bridge the distance from their families. It is a great reminder of the importance of staying connected with one's family and community.

http://news.psu.edu/story/288102/2013/09/17/academics/older-adults-learn-skype-help-penn-state-students

Older adults learn to Skype with help from Penn State students Older adults learn to Skype with help from Penn State students