Intergenerational Programmes bringing together community dwelling non-familial older adults and children: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Social isolation is associated with an increased risk of adverse health outcomes, including functional decline, cognitive decline, and dementia. Intergenerational engagement, i.e. structured or semi structured interactions between non-familial older adults and younger generations is emerging as a tool to reduce social isolation in older adults and to benefit children and adults alike. This has great potential for our communities, however, the strength and breadth of the evidence for this is unclear. We undertook a systematic review to summarise the existing evidence for intergenerational interventions with community dwelling non-familial older adults and children, to identify the gaps and to make recommendations for the next steps.

Methods

Medline, Embase and Psyc

SUBMITTER: Peters R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8439135 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May-Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature