Some of the guests at our Multi-Generational Mix & MIngle meet Cynthia Wilkerson, LBFE Boston's new Executive Director |
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Global Intergenerational Week Fun! |
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We celebrated Global Intergenerational Week 2024 (#GIW24) by hosting our very first Multi-Generational Mix & Mingle at the Fenway Community Center on April 25th! We welcomed over 80 older & younger program participants, volunteers, community partners, and longtime supporters! Check out some of the party pictures here.
One of our favorite activities from GIW was the community tree we all grew at the mixer. We asked guests
1) If someone asked you why intergenerational programs are important, what would you say?
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2) What motivates you to keep coming back to our programs or what’s been you’re favorite part of programs? The responses on each leaf show how ESSENTIAL social connection is between generations.
"I like making friends with young people. It makes me younger."
"Learning different perspectives from all different walks of life."
"Mutual understanding, respect, and support."
"Inherit the virtue of respecting and loving the elderly."
"Learning new things."
"I love these moments."
"We cannot have a future without learning from our history."
For ALL to grow and age in health, we must continue to celebrate in moments like this and provide programs to do so!
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This intergenerational group had a fun afternoon watching a movie, troubleshooting tech issues together & chatting/getting to know one another better! Thanks for visiting, Donna!
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The latest episode of Aging Matters podcast discusses the importance of intergenerational relationships, how people of different ages work together to address societal challenges, and intergenerational strategies to achieve a common social good It also highlights the work of LBFE Boston's Executive Director and Eisner Prize Fellow, Cynthia Wilkerson, on our new Gen2GenQ program! Listen here.
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A new Creative Connections class started in May with instructor, Pasha, from OmDrum. This is a weekly, guided, instructional drum circle at Veronica Smith Multi Senior Center in Brighton. Activities like drumming have been shown to help slow brain dysfunctions, increase physical and social activity, and help reduce depression.
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Shannon from Catholic Charities of Boston joined our Digital Dividends program at Foley Apartments in South Boston. She shared the story of Mary and Gerri, two older adult participants, Christian, a Boston College student volunteer, and the importance of digital equity, digital literacy, and equal access to tech for older adults in this article.
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UnitedHealthcare visited our CitySites program at Back of the Hill apartments in Jamaica Plain. Older adults and LBFE Boston co-ops welcomed the newsroom crew who are producing a story on our intergenerational, social program expansion (one new program manager and six new program sites!) thanks to a $90,000 grant from UHC.
Check out the scenes from that day, which included a really fun game of Taboo! Watch here.
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Chisom Nnajiofor joined LBFE Boston in April as a Digital Dividends Program Manager. With a Master of Arts in Global Public Policy from Suffolk University, she brings a wealth of academic knowledge and practical experience to her role.
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Alex Lauer, features editor from InsideHook, recently connected with Yongjae and Toniy who are CitySites participants at Back of the Hill apartments in Jamaica Plain. Together they discussed the mutual benefit of intergenerational friendships and how preventing social isolation is vital, across generations. Read more here.
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GBH News Reporter, Craig LeMoult, interviewed Cynthia and older adult Digital Dividends program participant, Dana Hayden, on the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), and the impact it will have if Congress does not act now and renew this benefit for 23 million Americans (including 367,000 MA residents/50,000 Bostonians). Read the article here.
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Our Spring Appeal is Live! |
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What could be more important than making sure isolated older adults have the programs they NEED? It's not just nice, it's ESSENTIAL for healthy aging.
Social isolation impacts physical and emotional health. It poses serious risks to millions of older adults — it has been linked to higher blood pressure and increased risk of stroke, among other things.
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