The Elder Mentor Relationship: An Experiential Learning Tool

Hamon, Raeann R.; Koch, Deborah K.

doi:10.1080/0360127930190206

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“…Similarly, 64% of nursing home residents who participated in a service-learning program with college students reported companionship was an important component of their experience (Greene, 1998). This finding is also in agreement with previous reports of the student experience of intergenerational programs (Breytspraak et al, 2008;Hamon & Koch, 1993).…”

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Share Your Experience and I'll Lend You My Ear: Older Adult Outcomes of an Intergenerational Service-Learning Experience

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2010

Gerontology & Geriatrics Education

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Intergenerational service learning is frequently used in gerontology courses. However, research usually focuses on the experience of the younger (e.g., children, youth, adolescents, students) rather than older participants, or older adults who are in poor health. Using a focus group methodology, this study explored the experience of active older volunteers who participated in an intergenerational service-learning project with college students. Results indicated older adults positively experienced the project and found the relationships with their partners meaningful. They appreciated students listening to their life stories and documenting them through memoirs. The study shows that active older adults can benefit from an intergenerational service-learning experience.

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Share Your Experience and I'll Lend You My Ear: Older Adult Outcomes of an Intergenerational Service-Learning Experience

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2010

Gerontology & Geriatrics Education

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“…is a nonprofit organization comprised of professional members that work in various aging agencies (e.g., long-term care, hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, geropsychology programs, adult day services, and other aging services of various sorts) in northeast Louisiana. These professionals can offer students a unique learning opportunity on an individual basis to see what takes place in their agency during a day (Hamon & Koch, 1993). The idea behind the mentoring program was to give the students exposure to different aging services and to help them decide which of the following three concentrations in gerontology they would choose to be their focus.…”

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“…However, our program is seeing growth in the number of mature or middle age students coming back to school to prepare themselves to work with senior adults. These students find the field of gerontology to be emotionally satisfying with abundant options to serve the active, healthy elderly; those with age-related health issues; and the terminally ill through hospice and other programs (Hamon & Koch, 1993;Dass, 2000;Henderson, 2000).…”

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Outcome Assessment of Mentorship Program

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Educational Gerontology

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“…Although some studies have found that direct contact and experience with older people affects students' attitudes and beliefs about aging (Schwartz & Simmons, 2001;Hamon & Koch, 1993), other studies disagree. Demographic variables of age, education, and gender of college students have also been examined for their influence on beliefs held about older people.…”

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