I was very excited for today as it was my first time observing and taking part in an Intergenerational Alzheimer's Program...
The first half of the session was working alongisde the nursery school children (aged 4/5) to use call and response techniques to learn a poem based on 'Fall/Spring'. After discussing and learning it with actions we travelled downstairs to the 'Memory Day Center' where we worked in collaboration with the elders to sight the poem and perform. For me this way amazing and such a great experience for both age groups too..
When the children left - they shook everyones hands and you could feel the power of energy and happiness within the room for both age ranges. To integrate both of these age groups really changes stereotypes and stigma's - making our environment a better place to be....
Afterwards the children left and Gary worked solely with the Memory Center group - by writing a new poem..
A fantastic first Intergenerational Program for me to observe and take part in!!
