Innovative Model of Care for Older Adults in Taiwan: Implementation of Intergenerational Learning for Older Adults and Young Children

In intergenerational learning, older adults experience benefits such as improved well-being, cognitive engagement, and social interaction. IGL also improves the ability of older adults to address age-specific developmental concerns, including generativity and identity formation. Older individuals ca...

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Main Author: Yi-Huang Shih
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Language:English
Published: International Institute of Knowledge Innovation and Invention, Pte. Ltd. (IIKII PTE LTD) 2024-11-01
Series:International Journal of Social Sciences and Artistic Innovations
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Online Access:https://ijssai.iikii.com.sg/4/4/15575
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description In intergenerational learning, older adults experience benefits such as improved well-being, cognitive engagement, and social interaction. IGL also improves the ability of older adults to address age-specific developmental concerns, including generativity and identity formation. Older individuals can benefit from engaging in learning activities with young children. This article introduces an innovative care model for older adults in Taiwan, and the model focuses on the implementation of IGL for older adults and young children. In addition, it is hoped that this study will give preschool teachers a greater understanding of the essence of IGL to become better educators, and effectively implementing intergenerational learning courses so that older adults and young children can develop a healthy body and mind in the future. To effectively implement IGL for older adults and young children, preschools should develop thematic, interactive IGL curricula, and increase preschool teachers’ awareness of IGL and train professionals in this educational approach. Preschools should also utilize available resources and funds to systematically promote IGL, and they should invite parents to participate in activities that can counter misconceptions regarding the capabilities of older adults. Preschools should establish a team of experts to provide assistance and consultations for institutions, and they should develop effective models for promoting IGL.
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spelling doaj-art-a074e34834ea4c828b37b1e5ec0ddc822025-08-20T03:06:02ZengInternational Institute of Knowledge Innovation and Invention, Pte. Ltd. (IIKII PTE LTD)International Journal of Social Sciences and Artistic Innovations2737-52932024-11-0144815https://doi.org/10.35745/ijssai2024v04.04.0002Innovative Model of Care for Older Adults in Taiwan: Implementation of Intergenerational Learning for Older Adults and Young ChildrenYi-Huang Shih0Center of Teacher Education, Minghsin University of Science and Technology, Hsinchu 30401, TaiwanIn intergenerational learning, older adults experience benefits such as improved well-being, cognitive engagement, and social interaction. IGL also improves the ability of older adults to address age-specific developmental concerns, including generativity and identity formation. Older individuals can benefit from engaging in learning activities with young children. This article introduces an innovative care model for older adults in Taiwan, and the model focuses on the implementation of IGL for older adults and young children. In addition, it is hoped that this study will give preschool teachers a greater understanding of the essence of IGL to become better educators, and effectively implementing intergenerational learning courses so that older adults and young children can develop a healthy body and mind in the future. To effectively implement IGL for older adults and young children, preschools should develop thematic, interactive IGL curricula, and increase preschool teachers’ awareness of IGL and train professionals in this educational approach. Preschools should also utilize available resources and funds to systematically promote IGL, and they should invite parents to participate in activities that can counter misconceptions regarding the capabilities of older adults. Preschools should establish a team of experts to provide assistance and consultations for institutions, and they should develop effective models for promoting IGL.https://ijssai.iikii.com.sg/4/4/15575intergenerational learningolder adultswellbeingyoung children
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Innovative Model of Care for Older Adults in Taiwan: Implementation of Intergenerational Learning for Older Adults and Young Children
International Journal of Social Sciences and Artistic Innovations
intergenerational learning
older adults
wellbeing
young children
title Innovative Model of Care for Older Adults in Taiwan: Implementation of Intergenerational Learning for Older Adults and Young Children
title_full Innovative Model of Care for Older Adults in Taiwan: Implementation of Intergenerational Learning for Older Adults and Young Children
title_fullStr Innovative Model of Care for Older Adults in Taiwan: Implementation of Intergenerational Learning for Older Adults and Young Children
title_full_unstemmed Innovative Model of Care for Older Adults in Taiwan: Implementation of Intergenerational Learning for Older Adults and Young Children
title_short Innovative Model of Care for Older Adults in Taiwan: Implementation of Intergenerational Learning for Older Adults and Young Children
title_sort innovative model of care for older adults in taiwan implementation of intergenerational learning for older adults and young children
topic intergenerational learning
older adults
wellbeing
young children
url https://ijssai.iikii.com.sg/4/4/15575
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