Resources
Federation of State Humanities Councils
From the website: Founded in 1977, the Federation of State Humanities Councils is the national member association of the 55 state and jurisdictional humanities councils. Our purpose is to provide leadership, advocacy, and information to …
The Intergenerational Life History Project: Promoting Health and Reducing Disease in Adolescents and Elders
From the abstract: A 38-week Intergenerational Life History Project is designed to create a collaboration in a lower socioeconomic neighborhood between 50 elderly people in the community ages 80 and older (whose life reminiscences make …
Experience Talks
From the website: Now as a live Zoom cast, Experience Talks shares the experience of dynamic baby boomers and beyond in a way that communicates across generations.
Equal Arts
From the website: We are a leading creative ageing charity supporting older people and those living with Dementia in Gateshead, Newcastle and across the UK. Our team works to improve the lives of older people …
Engage Blog
From the website: EngAGE transforms aging and the way people think about aging by turning affordable senior apartment communities into vibrant centers of learning, wellness and creativity.
Encore Careers for the Rest of Us
From the article: Is it really possible for somebody in their 50s or 60s to embark on an “encore career,” one that lets you earn income and make a social impact? Or do you need …
Senior Theatre at A Glance
From the toolkit description: See the current state of senior theatre. Then discover more about who’s performing, what they’re doing, and the tips and tricks that will make your adventure into a success. It’s a …
Directing Older Actors: A Tip Sheet
From the toolkit description: Directing older actors can be an extremely rewarding experience when you learn basic techniques, adaptations, and tips that will help you be successful. Learn about organization, staging, memorization, choosing scripts, casting, …
Intergenerational Interaction Through Reminiscence Processes
From the article: From July to December 2002 an intergenerational intervention was conducted with 111 students and 32 elders, who shared their life stories during class time. A Focus group technique was used to evaluate …
Designs for Change: Libraries and Productive Aging
From the executive summary: On September 26-27, 2005, Americans for Libraries Council (ALC) and the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) convened a Library Leaders Forum, Designs for Change: Libraries and Productive Aging, to …