NRC OLLI

The National Resource Center for Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes serves as the national center for the network of 125 OLLIs throughout all 50 states.

[USAging @theUSAging]

A10. Use the engAGED Community Toolkit at https://t.co/FAqKhY9I09! #engAGEDaging

[DiverseElders @DiverseElders]

A10: Listen, listen, listen. Check your #assumptions about #OlderAdults at the door and let our realities and needs guide your organization’s work. Make things #accessible! Let us bring our whole selves to your programs! And keep doing great things.💜#engAGEDaging

[DiverseElders @DiverseElders]

A9: Meet older adults where they’re at! Advertising on the #radio or through ethnic media is a good way to reach elders who may otherwise miss flyers in locations they don’t frequent or on social media. Don’t forget to use #language that is easily understood by all! #engAGEDaging

[NRC OLLI @NRCOLLI]

@n4aACTION We have found that person to person, word of mouth communication the best strategy for sharing information. Willing members, staff, and volunteers that spread the word among their communities. #EngAGEDAging #OlderAdults

[NRC OLLI @NRCOLLI]

@n4aACTION Biggest OLLI resource: host colleges. Partners with similar outreach missions brings success in lifelong learning. It can apply to your group. Find other orgs like museums, libraries, NPOs, clubs, or faith communities to be resource allies. #EngAGEDAging #OlderAdults

[DiverseElders @DiverseElders]

A5: And in #Nebraska, residents at the Oglala Sioux Lakota Nursing Home enjoy traditional beadwork in the craft room and grow squash, beans and pumpkins in #gardens, as they did at home. Artwork created by #Native artists adorns the walls. https://t.co/S9tI7z6Ups #engAGEDaging

[Generations United @GensUnited]

@n4aACTION A4. Assess your readiness to begin, find out #olderadults interests and skills, and identify good partners. Learn more about starting #intergenerational programs at https://t.co/FOEMmUjPQi #engAGEDaging #engAGED

[Generations United @GensUnited]

@n4aACTION A6. A new report from Generations United and @EisnerFound explores why #intergenerational shared site programs work and looks at why they are not more common. Learn more about the challenges and lessons learned from existing sites at https://t.co/tvFZMAscrG #engAGEDaging #engAGED

[Generations United @GensUnited]

A4. Assess your readiness to begin, find out #olderadults interests and skills, and identify good partners. Learn more about starting #intergenerational programs at https://t.co/r15BEAEO1x #engAGEDaging #engAGED

[NRC OLLI @NRCOLLI]

@n4aACTION A4. First, involve a committee of older adults! Their perspective needs to be heard. In any endeavor, invite a group to advise on program design & planning. In itself they’re engaging! Plus you get quality, relevant ideas to improve programs. #EngAGEDAging #OlderAdults

[DiverseElders @DiverseElders]

A3: We urge agencies to consider the unique cultural and linguistic needs of your community's elders when developing and advertising your programs. Do your images reflect the #diversity of your community? Do you have rainbow flags that affirm #LGBT clients? #engAGEDaging

[Generations United @GensUnited]

A3. They also can create the cost-efficiencies of sharing space, resources, personnel, rent and more.  Learn more about shared sites at https://t.co/RmEIwTd44L #engAGEDaging #engAGED 2/2

[Generations United @GensUnited]

A3. #Intergenerational activities are a great way to promote social engagement for #olderadults and youth. It’s a win-win. Learn more at https://t.co/fvmPvYtTzh #engAGEDaging #engAGED

[AgeOptions @AgeOptions]

@n4aACTION We like to promote intergenerational connections to create reciprocal benefits between #OlderAdults and those from other generations in our community. This promotes #engAGEDaging!

[DiverseElders @DiverseElders]

A2: Social engagement – especially #intergenerational programming – has benefits for everyone involved. Older adults remain involved and active, while younger community members can benefit from the wisdom and experience that our Elders bring to the table. #engAGEDaging

[Generations United @GensUnited]

A2. Engagement in high-quality intergenerational programs and meaningful cross-age relationships can decrease social isolation among #olderadults while increasing their feelings of belonging, self-esteem, and well-being. #engAGEDaging #engAGED 1/2

[Generations United @GensUnited]

A2. Young people also benefit from intergenerational programs, which can help them experience improvements in behavior and academic skills, increased self-esteem, and a greater sense of empathy. #engAGEDaging #engAGED 2/2

[NRC OLLI @NRCOLLI]

@n4aACTION This benefit is two-fold. One, studies have shown an association between community engagement and positive health/well-being in older adults. Two, the community benefits though positive social reciprocity. #EngAGEDAging #OlderAdults

[Generations United @GensUnited]

A1. Social engagement helps reduce loneliness – & the negative health impacts – for all ages. #Intergenerational programs help break down barriers btwn the gens, promote social engagement, & improve health outcomes. Learn more: https://t.co/y4STuA8WjD #engAGEDaging #engAGED

[USAging @theUSAging]

A1. Social engagement embodies a variety of activities including civic engagement, creative arts, lifelong learning and technology. Engaging in these and other activities contributes to greater physical, mental and emotional health for #OlderAdults. #engAGEDaging