http://extension.psu.edu/youth/intergenerational/news daily 1 2012-08-29T10:44:08Z http://extension.psu.edu/youth/intergenerational/news/2013/from-the-editor 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.” No publisher Matt Kaplan 2013-04-10T14:00:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/youth/intergenerational/news/2013/an-intergenerational-conversation-about-war-peace-and-family-values 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. No publisher Matt Kaplan 2013-04-10T13:55:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/youth/intergenerational/news/2013/intergenerational-activities-at-the-lutheran-home-at-kane-pennsylvania [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. No publisher Matt Kaplan 2013-04-10T13:45:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/youth/intergenerational/news/2013/new-study-livable-community-indicators-for-sustainable-aging-in-place Aging in place has the potential to benefit not only older adults, but also their families, their communities, and their governments. A new report from MetLife Mature Market Institute, the Stanford Center on Longevity, and the University of Michigan School of Social Work identifies an initial list of indicators that local governments can measure using information that is readily available to them. The report offers a low-cost way for cities and towns to begin to examine the needs of their aging population. No publisher Matt Kaplan 2013-04-10T13:40:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/youth/intergenerational/news/2013/new-intergenerational-learning-research-initiative-from-the-association-for-gerontology-in-higher-education-1 Established in 1974, the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education (AGHE) is a membership organization of colleges and universities that offer education, training, and research programs in the field of aging. AGHE currently has more than 280 institutional members throughout the United States, Canada, and abroad. The purpose of AGHE is to foster the commitment of higher education to the field of aging through education, research, and public service. No publisher Matt Kaplan 2013-04-10T13:35:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/youth/intergenerational/news/2013/the-european-map-of-intergenerational-learning-emil-2013-reports-from-the-european-year-for-active-ageing-and-solidarity-between-generations About EMIL: The European Map of Intergenerational Learning (EMIL) is a collaborative network of members working together to support intergenerational learning taking place across Europe. Established in 2009, the network uses the existing expertise of organizations already working in the field to provide a learning network for others involved in intergenerational programs across Europe. Since its launch in 2009, EMIL has made significant progress in mapping intergenerational practice, highlighting intergenerational learning already taking place throughout Europe, developing its virtual learning model and engaging a growing active membership. No publisher Matt Kaplan 2013-04-10T13:30:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/youth/intergenerational/news/2013/community-agenda-a-partnership-between-grantmakers-in-aging-and-the-pfizer-foundation [From the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Aging and Sustainability Monthly E-Newsletter – March/April 2013] Aging in place: it's what most people say they want to do. Unfortunately, many live in communities that are not prepared for an aging population. That's why GIA is pleased to be partnering with the Pfizer Foundation on a new initiative called Community AGEnda: Improving America for All Ages. Its goal: to help America's communities become more "age-friendly," meaning, great places to grow up and to grow old. No publisher Matt Kaplan 2013-04-10T13:30:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/youth/intergenerational/news/2013/new-intergenerational-learning-research-initiative-from-the-association-for-gerontology-in-higher-education Established in 1974, the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education (AGHE) is a membership organization of colleges and universities that offer education, training, and research programs in the field of aging. AGHE currently has more than 280 institutional members throughout the United States, Canada, and abroad. The purpose of AGHE is to foster the commitment of higher education to the field of aging through education, research, and public service. No publisher Matt Kaplan 2013-04-10T13:30:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/youth/intergenerational/news/2013/european-certificate-in-intergenerational-learning-ecil The Beth Johnson Foundation with partners from Bulgaria, Sweden, Spain and Slovenia has gained two year funding to develop a distance learning course that will enable people across Europe to develop their skills and expertise in organizing projects between the generations. No publisher Matt Kaplan 2013-04-10T13:25:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/youth/intergenerational/news/2013/generations-united2019s-17th-international-conference Generations United’s 17th International Conference, Intergenerational Pathways for Strengthening Communities, will take place July 30 – August 2, 2013 in Washington, DC. No publisher Matt Kaplan 2013-04-10T13:20:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/youth/intergenerational/news/2013/an-intergenerational-public-policy-agenda-for-2013 Generations United's Public Policy Agenda for the 113th Congress is now available. No publisher Matt Kaplan 2013-04-10T13:10:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/youth/intergenerational/news/2013/keep-current-with-the-journal-of-intergenerational-relationships Stay on the cutting edge of intergenerational research, practice methods, and policies with a subscription to The Journal of Intergenerational Relationships (JIR). It's the only journal focusing on the intergenerational field that integrates practical, theoretical, empirical, familial, and policy perspectives. Generations United members receive a discount on their subscriptions. No publisher Matt Kaplan 2013-04-10T13:05:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/youth/intergenerational/news/2013/the-intergenerational-center-at-chaminade-university-honolulu-hawaii A new University-based intergenerational center is born: The Intergenerational Center at Chaminade University in Honolulu, Hawaii. No publisher Matt Kaplan 2013-04-10T13:00:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/youth/intergenerational/news/2012/from-the-editor-2 This issue of the Ideas for Intergenerational Living newsletter is the first with our new format. We have moved away from creating newsletters as large pdf file attachments and depositing them to a web-based archive of old newsletters. No publisher Mary Wodecki 2012-12-19T05:00:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/youth/intergenerational/news/2012/happy-birthday-to-the-pennsylvania-4-h-program-2013-you-don2019t-look-a-day-over-100-years-old Pennsylvania 4-H, the youth-development program administered by Penn State Extension, has been cultivating versatile children for a century. During the last 100 years, it has evolved from its agricultural roots into a globally competitive program offering educational opportunities on everything from government to robotics. No publisher Mary Wodecki 2012-12-17T05:00:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/youth/intergenerational/news/2012/bloopers-and-false-starts-paying-attention-to-the-challenges-of-intergenerational-work Written materials and videotape accounts of intergenerational programs tend to emphasize the positive and downplay the difficulties. This makes it difficult for people who are new to the field to gain a realistic sense of the challenges of intergenerational work. No publisher Mary Wodecki 2012-12-15T05:00:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/youth/intergenerational/news/2012/relative-caregivers-rock-kinship-discussion-at-center-in-the-park The “Center in the Park” on Germantown Avenue was brimming with questions and answers on a recent evening on October 18th, as panelists from the Education Law Center, Parent Power, and the Philadelphia School District addressed the ABC’s of “Standing Up for Your Child in School for Kinship Caregivers in Philadelphia”. No publisher Mary Wodecki 2012-12-13T05:00:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/youth/intergenerational/news/2012/generations-uniteds-17th-international-conference July 30 - Aug. 2, 2013 in Washington, DC. This conference will highlight novel intergenerational approaches for strengthening 7 pathways: our bonds with our environments; civic engagement; the intergenerational workplace; the intergenerational compact; cultural identities; family support systems; and individual wellbeing. No publisher Mary Wodecki 2012-12-12T05:00:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/youth/intergenerational/news/2012/brabazon-award-for-evaluation-research-in-intergenerational-programs Generations United will be presenting the Brabazon Award for Evaluation Research for the fourth time during the Generations United 17th International Conference. No publisher Mary Wodecki 2012-12-11T05:00:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/youth/intergenerational/news/2012/america2019s-best-intergenerational-communities-2013-building-livable-communities-for-children-youth-families-and-older-adults A new report from Generations United, Dec 2012. To heighten awareness of the importance intergenerational solidarity plays in building strong, supportive communities, Generations United and MetLife Foundation teamed up to create the Best Intergenerational Communities Awards program. No publisher Mary Wodecki 2012-12-10T05:00:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/youth/intergenerational/news/2012/hunger-and-nutrition-in-america-whats-at-stake-for-children-families-older-adults A new report on hunger and nutrition in the United States is based on findings of a new poll commissioned by Generations United and conducted by Harris Interactive. Among the report findings, in the past year, nearly one-third of adults in America have either experienced lack of food or been concerned about food insecurity among their family, friends, or neighbors. Equally troubling, one in 10 adults went without a basic need (such as food, medicine, or health care) to provide food for another family member. No publisher Mary Wodecki 2012-12-09T05:00:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/youth/intergenerational/news/2012/grandparents-investing-in-grandchildren-actions-speak-louder-than-words Tip sheet from the MetLife Mature Market Institute with Generations United. Ways grandparents can make the best of their relationships with their grandchildren and have the most impact possible. No publisher Mary Wodecki 2012-12-08T05:00:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/youth/intergenerational/news/2012/community-building From the Intergenerational Center at Temple University. New resources, an experiential training workshop, and a Leadership for All Ages Train the Trainer workshop are available. No publisher Mary Wodecki 2012-12-07T05:00:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/youth/intergenerational/news/2012/new-caregiving-publications-from-aarp Protecting Family Caregivers from Employment Discrimination and Home Alone: Family Caregivers Providing Complex Chronic Care are two new publications from AARP No publisher Mary Wodecki 2012-12-06T05:00:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/youth/intergenerational/news/2012/legacy-project The Legacy Project is an international big-picture learning project working with youth, adults, and elders toward a more meaningful, equitable, and sustainable world. For information on their education campaign that bring youth and elders together to spark conversation over story sharing, learn seven-generation thinking, and apply new ideas in legacy projects that can transform lives and communities No publisher Mary Wodecki 2012-12-05T05:00:00Z News Item