Pilot study reveals positive developmental and social outcomes in preschool attendees and older volunteers, suggesting benefits of intergenerational day-care programs.
This study reports the effects of an intergenerational program that was conducted to involve senior citizen volunteers with preschool children in a university day‐care setting. The primary emphases of the project were to enhance the children's reading readiness and to foster a mutually beneficial relationship between seniors and children. This pilot study revealed overall positive effects for senior citizens, children, parents, and teachers in the center.
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