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| Designing brain health environments for intergenerational programs | | Author(s) | Elizabeth Larkin, Matthew S Kaplan, Stephen Rushton |
| Journal title | Journal of Intergenerational Relationships, vol 8, no 2, 2010 |
| Publisher | Routledge, 2010 |
| Pages | pp 161-176 |
| Source | http://www.tandfonline.com |
| Annotation | Intergenerational relationships are at the centre of programs designed to bring younger and older populations together for their mutual benefit. The physical spaces used for intergenerational interactions should be designed in such a way as to promote the development of positive relationships among people of different ages. Research in the neurosciences provides a basis for creating environments that are conducive to intergenerational interactions that stimulate cognitive interest and rewarding social engagement. This article will bring elements of environmental design together with brain research principles to outline appropriate applications for intergenerational programming, including arranging spaces and planning activities with a participant-centred approach. The goal is to provide a scientifically based rationale for organizing environments that are safe and welcoming for all age groups and also support multisensory experiences that stimulate positive human interaction. (KJ). |
| Accession Number | CPA-100809204 A |
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