Penn State Intergenerational Program

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Intergenerational News

From the Editor

April 10, 2013

This issue of Penn State’s Ideas for Intergenerational Living newsletter covers a wide range of intergenerational programs, studies, events, and online resources and reports. Highlights include: high school students and senior volunteers discussing the Holocaust, second graders visiting residents of an assisted living facility during the holidays, a new study on “sustainable aging in place,” the birth of a new university-based intergenerational center (hint: It’s in Hawaii), and efforts to map intergenerational programs and practices across Europe and celebrate the “European Year of Active Ageing and Intergenerational Solidarity.”

State College Area High School students and older adult volunteers discuss the "Hitler's Daughter" story and issues of war and peace.

An Intergenerational Conversation about War, Peace, and Family Values

April 10, 2013

On March 12, 2013, at the State College Area High School in Central Pennsylvania, all of the ingredients were in place for a memorable intergenerational dialogue about war, conflict, reconciliation and peace. The impetus for the meeting was Hitler’s Daughter. This is the title of a novel written by Jackie French and a play adapted from the novel and performed by the Monkey Baa Theatre Company (from Australia) at Penn State University's Eisenhower Auditorium.

Conrad Anderson, a retired accountant is seen here with a group of second graders. [Photo: Luteran Home at Kane]

Intergenerational Activities at the Lutheran Home at kane, Pennsylvania

April 10, 2013

[Linda Carlson, CEO/Administrator] During the holiday season, the Lutheran Home at Kane is very fortunate to have a special program “Presents for Patients.” The Kane Area School District, clubs, organizations, businesses and others visit our residents with a special visit. Our Day Care Learning Center and After School Program participate by entertaining and enjoying visits from Santa with the residents.