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#EldersForum2018 #AgeingInCommon #NCF2018 SKY 5 - Intergenerational Communities Chair: David Williams, CEO, St. Monica Trust Stephen Burke, Director, United for All Ages United for All Ages Dr. Melrose Stewart, School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Birmingham Old Peoples Home for 4 Year Olds #EldersForum2018 #AgeingInCommon #NCF2018

Dr Melrose Stewart @MeroseStewart1 Intergenerational Communities - Old Peoples Home For 4 Year Olds (OPHF4YO) Dr Melrose Stewart @MeroseStewart1

Outline Background to my role The Experts - What we did The outcomes Developments Where we are now

Background to my role

Gerontologist, Geriatrician, & Chartered Physiotherapist

OPHF4YO – What we did Introduced 10 pre-schoolers to 11 adults living in a residential home and effects were measured by 3 experts

Intergenerational (IG) Activities

Baseline measures Falls Efficacy Scale International (FES-1) Balance Timed Up and Go Grip Strength Activity Tracker Geriatric Depression Scale Edmonton Frailty Scale Barthel Index Facial Analysis software Cognition App

What were the outcomes?

Benefits for Older People Engaging in IG activities Increase sense of belonging, self-esteem and wellbeing Decrease social isolation Ongoing contacts and communication More positive attitudes increased towards children Opportunity to leave a powerful legacy, and make a difference

Benefits for Young People Engaging in IG Activities Undivided time and attention Different learning environment Look beyond the ageist stereotypes Increase empathy and social skills Enhanced engagement Higher personal/social development scores

CHALLENGES Funding Lack of administrative support Varied skill mix Enthusiastic initiator leaves Coordination Health and Safety Health and Safety

Where are we now?

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