INTERGENERATIONAL PROGRAMMING IN ACTION: BEFRIENDERS.
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| Title: | INTERGENERATIONAL PROGRAMMING IN ACTION: BEFRIENDERS. |
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| Authors: | Osborne, Sandra S., Bullock, Janis R. |
| Source: | Educational Gerontology. Mar2000, Vol. 26 Issue 2, p169-182. 14p. |
| Subjects: | Rural elderly, Community development |
| Geographic Terms: | United States |
| Abstract: | This article describes the development of an intergenerational program in a rural community. The Befrienders program was developed to aid homebound and isolated seniors who desired companionship and assistance in their homes. Young adults from the community and the local university were recruited to visit, actively interact with, and assist the seniors on a weekly basis. The collaborative work and processes are presented along with evaluation data from participants. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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| Abstract: | This article describes the development of an intergenerational program in a rural community. The Befrienders program was developed to aid homebound and isolated seniors who desired companionship and assistance in their homes. Young adults from the community and the local university were recruited to visit, actively interact with, and assist the seniors on a weekly basis. The collaborative work and processes are presented along with evaluation data from participants. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 03601277 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/036012700267321 |
