Earlier this month, AARP California featured a story written by Anita Creamer called, “United in Community: Bridging the Gap Across Generations,” in which EngAGE is cited for our life-enhancing intergenerational programming. From the article:
A livable community nurtures people of all ages: It finds creative ways to connect people across demographic lines and keep older adults engaged in the world around them. Without those connections, people who are isolated can experience a cascade of potentially devastating symptoms as they grow older, including depression and dementia. And studies consistently show that almost 20 percent of older adults will experience problems with isolation as they age.
EngAGE Founder and Executive Director Tim Carpenter had this to say:
“I find it weird about senior living that it’s senior living,” said Carpenter. “I don’t think that’s natural. I don’t know anyone who thinks, ‘Well, I’m 70, so I want to hang out only with other 70-year-olds.’ We try to break down the walls and windows of senior living. We try to make those places part of the fabric of the community.”
Read more here.
