From Gen Alpha to the Greatest Generation: Fostering intergenerational connection as the antidote for social isolation.

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    • Subject Terms:
      INTERGENERATIONAL relations; SOCIAL isolation; COVID-19 pandemic; OLDER people; LONELINESS
    • Abstract:
      The article focuses on fostering intergenerational connections as a solution to social isolation, especially prevalent during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Topics include the risks of social isolation for older adults; definitions of social isolation and loneliness, health detriments, the importance of intergenerational connections; and examples of successful intergenerational programs in community centers and schools.