Intergenerational programs help people of all ages feel less lonely - here's how our friends at @BigandMini and #EisnerPrize laureate @DOROTUSA make it happen:
https://t.co/qPSysQTpLu via @goodnet_org
Encore is now CoGenerate. We're bringing older and younger people together to solve critical problems and bridge divides. Get the scoop at https://t.co/JNeC5fAXfU #cogenerate
There are a number of reasons to consider volunteering, including increasing your physical, mental and spiritual well-being.
@healthonforbes https://t.co/chcn4DA04j
More than one in five older adults volunteer—and with good reason. Volunteering can be a meaningful opportunity for people of any age, but especially for those later in life. Check out my latest article in @Forbes: https://t.co/5U0fDT4mD4
"Volunteering can be a meaningful opportunity for people of any age, but especially for those later in life. A 2019 study in the #Australian Journal of #Psychology found the more people #volunteer, the more their life satisfaction increases." @forbeshealth https://t.co/gmkBJjlPkP
Congratulations to #Gen2Gen Innovation Fellow @aditimerch, co-founder of @BigandMini! Her and her co-founders are @WebMD 2022 #HealthHeroes for their work to reduce loneliness among young people and older adults.
Join us as we celebrate our 2022 WebMD #HealthHeroes honorees, honoring six outstanding individuals who've made great strides combatting the mental health crisis that followed in the wake of the pandemic. https://t.co/3EvLK5mho9
In honor of World Mental Health Day this past weekend, we're proud to feature LaunchPad student entrepreneurs making mental healthcare more accessible:
1. Alyssa Petersel, founder of @findmywellbeing
2. Jon Wang, founder of @shimmer_care
3. Aditi Merchant, founder of @BigandMini
.@BigandMini was started by a group of students at @utaustin who wanted to help people of all ages feel less alone. They're among the #intergenerational programs highlighted in our resource, Staying Connected While Staying Apart. Check out our guide at https://t.co/m0zuvMA4ax
The latest issue of @UTBiomedical's annual publication PULSE is ready to read! Find out about our #Diversity, #Equity and #Inclusion Committee, new educational partnerships in medicine, students creating connections through @BigandMini, and more! https://t.co/GHbja4Xln5
Congratulations to @UTAustin@BigandMini for placing 2nd at the 2021 Fowler Global Social Innovation Challenge out of 49 global teams! They will add another $10k to their seed funding. #WhereProfitsMeetPurpose
Congratulations to @BigandMini for moving on to the Fowler Global Social Innovation Challenge Finals on Friday! The @UTAustin community will be rooting for you!