Grandfriends,an Intergenerational Program for Nursing-Home Residents and Preschoolers: A Randomized Trial |
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| Authors: | Lee-Fay Low Frances Russell Tracey McDonald Anne Kauffman |
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| Affiliation: | 1. University of Sydney, Lidcombe, Australialee-fay.low@sydney.edu.au;3. Australian Catholic University, North Sydney, Australia;4. RSL LifeCare, Narrabeen, Australia |
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| Abstract: | Intergenerational programs may improve meaningful engagement for people with dementia and for attitudes toward older people in youth. Grandfriends, a 12-week program increased passive engagement and enjoyment among nursing home residents when interacting with preschoolers (n = 21) in comparison to usual activities. Grandfriends participants (n = 20) did not show changes on quality of life, agitation, or sense of community in comparison to residents (n = 20) randomized to usual care. Suggestions for future programs are given. |
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| Keywords: | dementia engagement intergenerational nursing home preschoolers |
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