According to research, meetings between children and the elderly can have positive effects on both the brain and social well-being. At Öregrunds school, a collaboration is ongoing between school staff and the senior association involving elderly volunteers being on site one day a week. The collaboration has been ongoing for one year and has become an appreciated part of the school day.
" Seniors Lars-Gunnar Bråvander and Anita Karlsson think they learn a lot from the children. " The specific positive effects on the brain and social well-being that the research shows have not been detailed. It is also unknown how many elderly volunteers participate in the collaboration each week.
We want to create a safe and warm environment where both children and seniors benefit from each other.
The collaboration continues to foster intergenerational connections in the community.
I do not have grandchildren nearby so it is warming and meaningful to help the children here at the school.