Intergenerational Partnerships
Programs with senior living communities
Bring young people, older adults and community staff together for experiences built around listening, contribution and connection.
CONNECTION ACROSS GENERATIONS
Intergenerational programs
Young people and older adults bring different experiences to a shared conversation. FFI creates opportunities for both to contribute.
Since 2010, FFI has worked with senior living communities in New England on tailored experiences involving youth participants, residents and staff.
The purpose is meaningful connection: listening, learning and doing something together.
RESIDENTS AND STAFF ARE PARTNERS
Planning a visit
FFI works with the community’s residents and staff to plan a safe, stimulating environment. The activity should reflect the people taking part, their interests and the setting.
Bring us your goals, group size, access needs and preferred timing. We can explore how youth participation could add to your community’s own activities.
BUILDING ON EXPERIENCE
In person and online options
In 2019, FFI began working with Tufts Health Plan Foundation to research and develop a curriculum focused on social isolation. In 2020, a 20-week virtual pilot connected with residents at a New Hampshire facility.
Learning from residents, families and staff
The original research invited perspectives from all three groups. That emphasis on listening continues to inform how we approach a new partnership.
Ask the team about current opportunities and the format that fits your community.
Read about the original research and survey ↗PLAN SOMETHING WORTH SHARING
Tell us about
your community.
A useful introduction includes your location, residents’ interests, the people who would help coordinate, and what you would like the experience to achieve.
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2010Learning across generations.
FFI has worked with senior living communities in New England since 2010, bringing young people, residents and staff into shared experiences.