Intergenerational Connections with Reading2Connect, Naborforce, DreamCatchers Foundation, Aging Dynamics, Life’s Encore Planning and Sky Bergman
Sky Bergman discussed her film “Lives Well Lived” and its intergenerational projects, reaching over 500 students and older adults.
Susan Ostrowski introduced Reading2Connect which provides age and dementia-friendly reading materials to facilitate conversations between older adults and younger people. Readable and user-friendly for older adults. The books are easy to handle and navigate, printed on durable washable paper, and also available as ebooks and video books.
Paige Wilson shared Naborforce, connecting older adults with younger community members for mutual benefits.
Caitlin Crommett talked about DreamCatchers Foundation, empowering youth to fulfill end-of-life dreams of hospice patients.
Rachel Cohen spoke about Aging Dynamic’s Linkages, a collaborative addressing social isolation through intergenerational programs.
Recorded on May 26, 2022, this episode is part of our Social Isolation and Mental Health Series. Speakers are listed in their order of appearance.
Sky Bergman, Documentary Filmmaker, Sky Bergman Productions – Lives Well Lived
Susan Ostrowski, Co-Creator and President, Reading2Connect
Paige Wilson, Founder, Naborforce
Caitlin Crommett, Founder and President, DreamCatchers Foundation
Certified Flight Instructor, Instrument-Rated Commercial Pilot, United Aviate Academy
Rachel B. Cohen, MSW, MUP, Founder and CEO, Aging Dynamics
Elizabeth Magallon Fleury CAPS, Business Owner, Life’s Encore Planning
Resources discussed during this show:
Search PBS Learning Media for “Lives Well Lived”. This is what Linda gets in Hawaii in 2025
Naborforce recently entered Matter Health Accelerator was announced 5-17-22
This story was shared by Susan Ostrowski when she spoke. Thank you to Laura Caron-Parker for finding the links for us during the show.
Quinnipiac University partners with senior centers for intergenerational conversations 10-21-21
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