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Intergenerational Programs (IGPs) Information Documents
- LINK Project
- Intergenerational Best Practices Checklist
- IGP Benefits Chart
- Intergenerational Programs: Perspectives of Service Providers in One Canadian City
- Newcastle Intergenerational Mentoring Project
- Connecting Generations Toolkit
IGP Related Documents
The following links lead directly to the indicated documents, in PDF format:
- United Way Seniors Research Overview
- United Way Seniors Research Summary
- Building Partnerships Workbook
- Knowledge Transfer and Health Networks
- Knowledge Mobilization Framework
- Alberta for All Ages: Directions for the Future
IGP Information Documents
LINK Project: Linking Intergenerational Needs and Knowledge - Train the Trainer
Contained within this document are the Intergenerational Best Practices Guidelines. In regards to intergenerational programs (IGPs) it is meant to "be a guide to inform, to support, and to educate."
Intergenerational Best Practices Checklist
Intergenerational Best Practices Checklist - in PDF format
IGP Benefits Chart
We develop, operate and promote intergenerational programs to counteract the increasing trend towards generational isolation. The impact of intergenerational isolation includes a decrease in life satisfaction among older persons and an increase in negative stereotypes toward those persons, among younger people[1]. In 2005, the literature review conducted by the University of Calgary details several outcomes of intergenerational programs:
Intergenerational Programs: Perspectives of Service Providers in One Canadian City
This article contains information pertaining to a survey that was done to determine the current state of intergenerational programming in one city.
Intergenerational Programs - in PDF format
Newcastle Intergenerational Mentoring Project
This document contains information and advice on IGPs (intergenerational programs) and how to manage them.
Newcastle Intergenerational Mentoring Project - in PDF format
Connecting Generations Toolkit
This document contains detailed information on IGPs (intergenerational programs), best practices and other related concepts.
Connecting Generations Toolkit - in PDF format
[1]University of Calgary: Centre for Social Work Research & Development, (2005), Intergenerational Programs in Calgary: Literature Review and Environmental Scan. Page 2