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Intergenerational Spaces and Programs

Intergenerational Spaces and Programs. Co-locating Residential Aged Care and Child Care “THE BRIDGE” James Underwood 28 Sep 2012 Sydney. Can residential aged care and childcare be successfully co-located? . What are the positives?. Tell me more…. Why do it at all?.

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Intergenerational Spaces and Programs

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  1. Intergenerational Spaces and Programs Co-locating Residential Aged Care and Child Care “THE BRIDGE” James Underwood 28 Sep 2012 Sydney

  2. Can residential aged care and childcare be successfully co-located?

  3. What are the positives?

  4. Tell me more…

  5. Why do it at all?

  6. What are the challenges?

  7. So let’s get going!

  8. Five Key Principles • Underlying Bases for elders– Relieving loneliness, sadness, boredom and helplessness • Underlying Bases for kids – Male role modelling; respect; understanding of cycle of life; manners; one-on-one learning • Underlying Bases for staff – Staff recruitment and retention; job satisfaction; other? • Part of overall program of community inclusiveness • Keep it simple

  9. Three Key Lessons • Need more research to quantify benefits • Professional processes underlie program • Need a champion

  10. One Message • Aloaka Lodge, after 10 years of programs with kids, is an aged care centre where I’d be happy for my mum to live

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