Intergenerational Activities

Gentog Seniors, Intergenerational Activities

It’s Not All Fun & Games!

Gentog’s Adult Day Program provides a structured day for persons with dementia. This structure includes opportunities for exercise and activities that help to strengthen and maintain mental and physical health. Daily RoutinesPeople with dementia do best with a consistent daily routine. Having structure to the day gives needed predictability and stability when their mind is

Family Caregivers, Gentog Children, Gentog Seniors, Intergenerational Activities

I Believe in Music

Music is MAGIC. I've always believed that. And I've always wondered why God would have me believe it so, without giving me an ounce of musical talent. I cannot carry a tune. I never really learned to play an instrument (although I did work all summer picking berries and beans in order to buy myself

Intergenerational Activities, Regal Courier Articles

Spend Time Today with Someone NOT Your Own Age

I BELIEVE in intergenerational living! Let me share some things I've learned working at Gentog in my Regal Courier August article.

Intergenerational Activities

Play is Good for Young AND Old

We've always known it. Play is good for young and old. Children learn new skills, Seniors practice old skills. Both enjoy the exercise benefits and have fun. Both practice problem solving. Both laugh. You don't have to study this to know it's good and it's right. But if you DO need to study this. If you'd

Intergenerational Activities

Halloween Intergenerational Craft Project

When we sit down to do artwork or a craft with our seniors, we don't always know what we'll end up with! Our end products are not always perfect...but our mantra is "It's not about the product, it's about the process". We're OK if the end product isn't beautiful, as long as we had fun