Abstract
In Canada, a record number of generations live side by side. While much research has documented the issues surrounding this cohabitation - for example, intergenerational issues in the workplace, or the clash of generational values leading to social issues - a growing field of studies is focusing on the potential of intergenerational actions. It has been shown that intergenerational activities can contribute to reducing ageism and empowering seniors and encouraging their social participation. There is still much to be explored in terms of the potential of intergenerational projects, to maximize their impact and sustainability. While the positive effects for the elderly are often put forward, it is necessary to better understand the benefits for the younger generations. It is also important to better understand the ingredients that need to be put in place to ensure that intergenerational projects really do create the foundations for lasting intergenerational solidarity. The project presented here was carried out in 2025 and had the following objectives: 1) Co-construct a logical framework for deploying a “Sharing Memories” project between seniors and college students, so that it fosters intergenerational solidarity; 2) Evaluate the impacts of the “Sharing Memories” project using the Intergenerational Action Toolkit. The logical framework, broken down into 6 key moments, is presented. The results indicate that intergenerational actions have the potential to support the desire for intergenerational solidarity, and that efforts need to be made in the coming years to move beyond “simple” interactions between generations towards joint innovative actions.
Presenters
Marie-Michèle LordProfesseur, Ergothérapie, Universite du Québec à Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada Mélisa Audet
Researcher, Centre Collégial d'Expertise en Gérontologie, Cégep de Drummondville, Quebec, Canada
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
2025 Special Focus—Aging, Intergenerational Solidarity and the Polycrisis
KEYWORDS
Intergenerational solidarity. Sharing memories. Logic model. Intergenerational innovation
