Happy #GrandparentsDay! (September 8) Why not celebrate Grandparents' Day with some #intergenerational empathy, courtesy of Sages and Seekers?
Elly Katz started Sages and Seekers to diminish #ageism by developing empathy & respect between #olderadults and #teens. These two groups may seem worlds apart, but as Katz explains, they’re fighting for many of the same things.
“Both generations are searching for meaning & relevance, fighting feelings of loneliness… they also deal with issues around independence & self-determination.”
What have they discovered? A new kind of relationship! Until now undefined, unimagined – one that goes beyond traditional roles like “mentor,” or “parent.” Here older adults and teens meet as equals & take a deep dive into the human condition through the authentic exchange of experience. This cultivates empathy, which becomes the foundation for lasting connection.
“It is that connection that creates a sense of belonging. And when you belong, you care. You want to create a better life for yourself and your community.”
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Have you experienced or witnessed a connection between generations that changed your perspective?
Many thanks to the American Society on Aging and presenters Sky Bergman, Elly Katz, and Ava Brennan, for "Intergenerational Programs: A World Health Organization Solution to Ageism,” 9/5/24
Programs like Sages and Seekers don’t just diminish ageism—By fostering mutual understanding and shared purpose, these relationships provide a lifeline for older adults experiencing #isolation and #loneliness.
COMING SOON: AGEISM AWARENESS DAY OCTOBER 9
Ageism Awareness Day is an opportunity to draw attention to the impact of ageism in our society and how we can reframe aging in our communities.
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