From Strangers to Friends: Benefits of Intergenerational Bonding Programme on Preschoolers and Elderly with Dementia
Care Process & Redesign
Workforce Transformation
Agency for Integrated Care - Intermediate and Long Term Care
Not Applicable
31 December 2017
To explore benefits of intergenerational bonding between preschoolers and elderly with dementia, focusing on well-being. Highlighted success of intergenerational bonding programmes in improving social interaction and reducing isolation for elderly with.
Year Submitted: 2017
Published Date: 31 December 2017
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Workforce Transformation, Nursing Home Care, Informal Workforce Transformation
About this Content
Aims
To explore benefits of intergenerational bonding between preschoolers and elderly with dementia, focusing on well-being, interaction skills, and character building.
Background
Focus on social psychology as a core component of care. Address social isolation among residents with dementia while providing learning experiences for preschoolers.
Methods
Structured weekly sessions (invitation, activities, closing ritual), pre-session training for preschoolers, use of the Bradford Well-being Profiling Tool, thematic analysis, feedback forms, and observation study.
Results
Improved well-being of elderly, reduced social isolation, preschoolers developed empathy and interaction skills, residents expressed sense of purpose and joy.
Conclusion
Highlighted success of intergenerational bonding programmes in improving social interaction and reducing isolation for elderly with dementia.
Lessons Learnt
Emphasis on preparation for preschoolers and structured weekly activities. Foster mutual learning between elderly and preschoolers.
Additional Information
Enhanced interactions between elderly and preschoolers through structured sessions and support from facilitators. Future focus on structured group activities and volunteer translators.
Keywords
Care Redesign, Intergenerational Bonding, Preschoolers, Dementia, Quality of Life, Psychosocial Care, Observation Study, Sense of Purpose
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | Agency for Integrated Care - Intermediate and Long Term Care |
Organization(s) Involved | Apex Harmony Lodge |
Platform(s) | Not Applicable |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Psychology |
Project Lead(s) | Melison See |
Project Member(s) | Chng Jia Yun |
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