Center for Community Engagement

This research aims to discover how much the older adults in Central Los Angele have benefitted from an intergenerational community program. In addition, how intergenerational learning has successfully addressed various needs of these older adults because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The need for intergenerational programs has grown significantly over the past two years, with many older adults experiencing loneliness, anxiety, and depression. Intergenerational Programs provide a sense of comfort, relief, and a place where they can feel needed. They also help the older generations think a part of society and give them a sense of purpose and feelings of value. Through various intergenerational activities, the younger generation takes in information that will help them develop their levels of resilience and social identities.