Intergenerational Program
The optional Intergenerational Program at Benevilla promotes unique interactions between members enrolled in Lucy Anne’s Place Life Enrichment Program and children enrolled in Wirtzie’s Preschool & Childcare.
Located at 16752 N. Greasewood Street, Surprise, 85378
Benefits for Older Adults
45% of Americans working in retirement say they want to work with youth.
Older adults can learn new innovations and technologies from their younger counterparts.
Older adults who regularly volunteer with children burn 20% more calories per week, experienced fewer falls, were less reliant on mobility devices, and performed better on memory tests than their peers.
Older adults with dementia and other cognitive impairments experience more positive effects during interactions with children than they did during non-generational activities.
Benefits for Children
In schools where older adults were a regular fixture, children had improved reading scores compared to their peers at other schools.
Interacting with older adults enables youth to develop social networks, communication skills, problem-solving abilities, positive attitudes toward aging, and a sense of purpose leading to a higher level of community service.
Youth involved in intergenerational mentoring programs are 46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs, 27% less likely to begin using alcohol, and 52% less likely to skip school.
Children and youth gain positive role models with whom they can interact on a regular basis.
Information from seniorlifestyle.com
What is a Life Enrichment Program?
All people can benefit from the opportunity to connect with others in meaningful ways, no matter their age or medical diagnosis. The staff of caring professionals that create the Benevilla Life Enrichment Day Programs make sure those meaningful experiences happen every day at our programs and that our members lives are positively impacted with every visit.
For every person enrolled in a Benevilla program, two people get their lives back: the individual and the caregiver.
Would You Like to Make a Difference in the Lives of Our Members Today?
You can directly support the members of our Intergenerational Program by purchasing items from
our Amazon Wish List.
What is an Amazon Wish List?
It is a quick and simple way for you to directly benefit our members by purchasing much needed supplies for our creative aging programs. You will find a curated list of items, hand-picked by our staff and members to help enhance and broaden the techniques we use to improve and strengthen our member’s socialization, cognitive stimulation and overall wellbeing.
🎨 Items range from interactive toys, games and art supplies to fun educational materials. 🧩
Take a minute to browse our wish list: CLICK HERE
Help support our Benevilla mission to Enrich Lives.
Together, we can create positive change!
❤️ Thank you for your generosity.❤️
Interested in a Benevilla Life Enrichment Program for your loved one?
Visit our other programs:
Mary’s Place
The challenges of caring for someone with advanced dementia are eased with the support of exceptional people at Mary’s Place.
West Valley
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