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Intergenerational Program

The optional intergenerational program at Benevilla promotes unique interactions between members enrolled in Lucy Anne’s Place 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 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 canes, 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 more 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, a sense of purpose and 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

 

 

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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. 

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.

14601 Del Webb Blvd., Sun City, 85351

West Valley

Supporting those who live in Peoria, Glendale and Phoenix. We welcome stroke survivors, those with Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s/dementia, and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

8133 W. Cactus Road, Peoria, 85381

Helping Partners

The Benevilla Helping Partners Life Enrichment Day Program was designed specifically for adults with intellectual/developmental challenges.

14601 Del Webb Blvd., Sun City, 85351

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