Intergenerational Approaches In Aging Implications For Education Policy An - Robert Disch

In Intergenerational Approaches In Aging: Implications For Education, Policy, And Practice, Leading Practitioners And Academics From A Variety Of Disciplines Come Together To Discuss Theoretical Issues, Current Practice, And Future Directions For This Rapidly Developing Field. The Authors Address Key Topics Such As Defining The Intergenerational Field, The Effects Of The Segregation Of Groups By Age On Social Function And Organization In Our Communities, And Designing, Implementing, And Assessing Programs That Create Cross-generational Connections. Exploring Ways To Provide Services To Different Age Groups While Tapping The Strengths And Skills Of Each Age Group, Intergenerational Approaches In Aging Examines The Application Of Intergenerational Approaches To Important Social Issues As Well As Specific Challenges Faced By Practitioners.