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Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2017

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ISBN 978-3-319-47019-1 (e-kniha)

ISBN 9783319470177 (print)

Perspectives on Sustainable Growth, ISSN 2199-8566

Printed edition: ISBN 9783319470177

This volume explores intergenerational practices and their impact on social sustainability, with an emphasis on developing programmatic efforts to address profound social challenges such as underperforming educational and work-related systems, failing support systems for dependent or vulnerable populations, and community renewal and regeneration efforts. To this end, the core argument is to present issues related to age, aging, and generations, not only as problems, but as catalysts to facilitate improved quality of life for all generations. For societies to be sustainable, all generations must coexist at any given time and across time (non-contemporary generations). Hence, the ultimate vision presented here is one of intergenerational sustainability as both a conceptual tool and as a call for action. Intergenerational pathways are introduced as strategies for improving health and well-being across the lifespan, strengthening families, improving under-performing educational and work-related systems, and helping to build more cohesive, caring communities. Reviewing some of the historical factors and developments influencing intergenerational studies, as well as presenting regional case studies and comparative research, this book presents successful models that may be applied to everyday multigenerational practices in institutions such as education, family life, housing, healthcare, employment, and community development. The result is an accessible resource for students, academics, policymakers, community leaders, and citizens concerned with creating opportunities amidst challenging demographic and social changes..

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1 Overview 1 // References 5 // 2 Introduction 7 // 2.1 Exploring the Link to Sustainability 7 // 2.2 Finding Sustainability in an Aging Society 8 // 2.2.1 What Does It Mean to Age? 8 // 2.2.2 Intergenerational Applications: // Calls for an Age-Integrated Society 12 // 2.3 Intergenerational Terminology, Underlying Conceptual Framework, and Historical Context 13 // 2.3.1 Clarifying Intergenerational Terminology 13 // 2.3.2 Key Themes and Concepts in the Intergenerational // Literature 17 // 2.3.3 Intergenerational Practice in Historical // International Context 20 // 2.4 Transcending the Challenges Encountered in Intergenerational Programs and Practices 23 // References 25 // 3 Intergenerational Approaches for Sustaining Individual Health // Well-being 29 // 3.1 Foundational Concepts 29 // 3.1.1 Emphasis on Health from a Lifespan Perspective 29 // 3.1.2 The Relationship Between Self-Perception and Health 30 // 3.1.3 From “active aging” to “active living” 31 // 3.1.4 From Health Literacy to Health Promotion 31 // 3.1.5 Drawing Upon the Social Ecological Model for Understanding Health Behavior 31 // 3.1.6 Social Support and Health 32 // xi // 3.2 Health Benefits of Being Intergenerationally Connected with Others 32 // 3.2.1 An Antidote to Loneliness? 33 // 3.2.2 The Health Benefits of Volunteering 35 // 3.2.3 Health Benefits Associated with Having a “sense of purpose in life” 35 // 3.2.4 Meaningful Social Roles and Health 36 // 3.3 Intergenerational Pathways for Promoting Healthy Lifestyles 37 // 3.3.1 Introduction 37 // 3.3.2 Intergenerational Rationale and Strategies for Promoting Physical Activity 37 // 3.3.3 An Intergenerational Approach to Nutrition Education and Healthy Eating Practices 42 // 3.3.4 Valuing Vaccinations Across Generations 46 // 3.3.5 Creating Intergenerational Settings That Are Conducive to Active Living and Healthy Eating 47 //

3.4 Intergenerational Approaches for Supporting Vulnerable and Underserved Populations at Home and in Community Settings 50 // 3.4.1 Military Veterans: The Mission Continues 51 // 3.4.2 New Immigrants 53 // 3.4.3 Children and Youth in Foster Care 55 // 3.4.4 “At risk” Children and Youth 56 // 3.4.5 Intergenerational Community Support Systems for Individuals with HIV and AIDS 57 // References 59 // 4 Intergenerational Strategies for Sustaining Families and Family Life 65 // 4.1 Introduction 65 // 4.2 Support for Family Caregiving 68 // 4.2.1 A “circle of care” as Foundational Concept 68 // 4.2.2 A Comparative and International Perspective 69 // 4.3 Eldercare 70 // 4.3.1 Intergenerational Home Visitation Schemes 70 // 4.3.2 Caring for the Caregiver 71 // 4.3.3 Communication Training for Family Caregivers Caregiver Professionals 72 // 4.4 Grandparents and Other Relatives Raising Children 72 // 4.4.1 Support Groups and Other Family-to-Family Support Systems 74 // 4.4.2 “Kinship Navigator” Programs 74 // 4.4.3 Respite Care 75 // 4.4.4 Kinship Family Retreats 76 // 4.4.5 Advocacy 76 // 4.4.6 Housing for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren 77 // 4.5 Technological Tools to Strengthen Family Communication and Caregiving 78 // 4.5.1 Introduction 78 // 4.5.2 Family Care Mapping 79 // 4.5.3 Community Care Networks 80 // 4.5.4 An Aid to Long Distance Grandparenting Family Remembrance 81 // References 84 // 5 Intergenerational Strategies for Promoting Lifelong Learning Education 87 // 5.1 Introduction 87 // 5.1.1 Learning, Education, and Relational Practices 87 // 5.1.2 Learning, Education, and Intergenerational Practices 88 // 5.1.3 The Question at Stake 89 // 5.2 Creating Purposeful Intergenerational Lifelong Learning /Education 90 // 5.3 Combatting Discontinuity and Disconnection 91 // 5.3.1 Mix-age Intergenerational Education 94 //

5.4 Strengthening Intergenerational Trust 95 // 5.4.1 Intergenerational Mentoring 96 // 5.4.2 Intergenerational Homesharing 99 // 5.5 Learning to be in a More Diverse World 100 // 5.5.1 Age Diversity 100 // 5.5.2 Ethnic and Gender Diversity 102 // 5.6 Conclusion 104 // References 105 // 6 Intergenerational Strategies for Sustaining Strong Communities 109 // 6.1 Employing an Intergenerational Lens for Building Community 109 // 6.2 Conceptual Pillars for Framing Intergenerational Strategies for Building Community 111 // 6.2.1 Tackling Real World Issues in Diverse Community Settings 111 // 6.2.2 Adopting an (Inter)Generational Orientation Toward Community Participation and Social Inclusion 112 // 6.2.3 Prioritizing Relationships 113 // 6.2.4 Emphasizing Interagency and Cross-Sectoral Collaboration 114 // 6.2.5 Tuning into the Temporal Component of Community Change 115 // 6.3 In Search of “Intergenerational Community” 118 // 6.3.1 Mono-Generational, Multi-Generational, Intergenerational Conceptions of Community and Community Development 118 // 6.3.2 Moving Toward an Age-Integrated, Intergenerational Paradigm for Civic Engagement Community Development 122 // 6.4 Examples of Intergenerational Community Building 124 // 6.4.1 Community-Level Interventions 124 // 6.4.2 Larger Scale Interventions 127 // 6.5 Considerations of the Built Environment 128 // 6.5.1 Overview 128 // 6.5.2 Intergenerational Contact Zones: Conceptual Framework and Applications 129 // 6.5.3 Intergenerational Design Applications 131 // 6.6 Summary 134 // References 135 // 7 Intergenerational Strategies for Establishing Sustainable Work Environments 141 // 7.1 Introduction 141 // 7.2 The Agenda Ahead 143 // 7.3 Importance of Intergenerational Relationships in the Workplace 145 //

7.4 Generations in the Workplace: More Than Age Management 146 // 7.5 Generational Identities in Organizations 147 // 7.6 Generations in the Workplace: More Than Tagging 149 // 7.7 Key Challenges in Facilitating Intergenerational Relationships in the Workplace 150 // 7.8 Undermining Negative Stereotypes and Social Prejudices 152 // 7.9 The Process of Planning an Intergenerational Program // in the Workplace 153 // 7.9.1 Do You Need to Start an Intergenerational // Program at your Workplace? 154 // 7.9.2 Where Are You Starting from? The Baseline Situation 155 // 7.9.3 What Type of Intergenerational Program Should You Choose? 156 // 7.9.4 How Can I Involve Participants Belonging to Different Generations? 157 // 7.9.5 How Do I Know If I’m in the Right Path? 157 // 7.9.6 Overall, Act with “generational awareness” 158 // 7.9.7 Nurture Multi-age Perspectives 158 // 7.10 More Recommendations for Practice 159 // 7.11 Conclusion 159 // References 160 // 8 Intergenerational Strategies for Preserving and Appreciating /the Natural Environment 163 // 8.1 Introduction 163 // 8.2 Intergenerational Environmental Education Programs Activities 164 // 8.2.1 Program Themes and Characteristics 165 // 8.2.2 Examples of Programs and Activities тг 166 // 8.3 At the Intersection Between Ecological Sustainability Intergenerational Sustainability 172 // References 173 // 9 Conclusion 175 // 9.1 From Pilot Project to Pathway 175 // 9.1.1 Strengthening and Sustaining Individual Programs 176 // 9.1.2 Scaling Up 177 // 9.2 The Search for a Sustainable Society: Tying It All Together // with “CIRCLES” 184 // 9.3 A Question of Values 186 // 9.3.1 Values Associated with How We Relate to People of Other // Generations 187 // 9.3.2 Values Related to Community and Environment 188 // 9.3.3 Values Related to Lifelong Learning and Education 188 // 9.3.4 Values Related to Workplace Environments 189 // 9.4. Last Word 190 // References 191