You can help us break the cycle of social isolation and loneliness that affects people of all ages and impacts physical and mental health. Your generosity helps build meaningful intergenerational friendships.
We create opportunities for older adults to connect with students in weekly social and digital literacy classes, as well as instructor-led creative arts classes, held in Boston's public senior housing buildings and senior centers.
#facetofacefriday This week meet, Sarah (Yuru), an international Northeastern #servicelearning student, who joined CitySites programs at Rogerson Communities Roslindale House this past semester. Sarah shares the impactful experience she had in connecting with older adults each week...Intergenerational friendships are mutually beneficial! Thank you, Sarah!
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Celebrating our last day of social CitySites at Celebrating our la St. Helena's! The question isn't what did this intergenerational group DO this spring, it's what DIDN'T they do?!! Mahjong, Uno, golf, Dominoes, Jenga, Beat That, paper cutting and more! Thanks, everyone for a great session!!
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CONGRATS to our recent Digital Dividends graduating class of older adults from Commonwealth Elderly, and thank you to the college students from Boston College and Community-Engaged Teaching and Research at Northeastern's service learning programs for participating! Together, we are closing the #digitaldivide!
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When #collegestudents partner with LBFE Boston for #intergenerational #servicelearning, what do they take away from these experiences?
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The CDC recently launched a new website The Power of Connection: How It Can Improve Our Health. Check out these resources on social connectedness, why it is important, and how you can create and strengthen social connections.
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#facetofacefriday This week, meet our friend, Mei, a service-learning student who attended our CitySites program at WinnCompanies Retirement Housing Foundation Symphony Plaza East each week!
"My favorite memory from LBFE was learning how to play Cribbage with one of the program’s participants Every week, I looked forward to starting a new game (even though I only won once the entire time)!
I also looked forward to chatting with this Mandarin-speaking couple each week while doing coloring. The man is an oil painter and has traveled the world. He was always particularly excited to talk with me about Italy and Sicily. Working with LBFE taught me the importance of building community for older adults.'
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