Successful Elements of Intergenerational Dementia Programs: A Scoping Review: Research
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People with dementia often experience social isolation and stigmatization. Research shows that bringing generations together can be mutually beneficial. Although intergenerational dementia programs show promising results, specific successful elements remain unclear. A scoping literature review was performed to compare intergenerational dementia programs and identify successful elements and outcomes. Successful elements included (1) including buddy systems to foster relationship building, (2) dementia education to increase knowledge, positive attitudes and empathy among younger participants, (3) Montessori-based activities, (4) being considerate about activity set-up, (5) analyzing student-reflective journals, and (6) reminiscence programs. These findings can be used to develop successful intergenerational dementia programs.
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Such programs have demonstrated success in dementia patients and aged care facilities.
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- Authors
- Gerritzen, E. V., Hull, M. J., Verbeek, H., Smith, A. E., & de Boer, B.
- Affiliations
- Maastricht University (NL)
- University of South Australia (AU)
- Department of Health Services Research, Maastricht University, CAPHRI Care and Public Health Research Institute, Faculty of Health, Medicine, and Life Sciences (FHML), Maastricht, Netherlands
- Corresponding author
- Gerritzen, E V
- Venue
- Journal of Intergenerational Relationships
- Publisher
- Informa UK Limited
- Published
- 2019-09-30
- Volume
- 18
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 214-245
- ISSN
- 1535-0770 (ISSN-L)
- 1535-0932
- OpenAlex
- W2978887258
- Cited by
- 56
- References
- 36
- Citations by year
- 2026: 3 · 2025: 14 · 2024: 8 · 2023: 10 · 2022: 12 · 2021: 8 · 2020: 1
- FWCI
- 10.57
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- hybrid
- doi.org
- Licence
- Locations
- Journal of Intergenerational Relationships (publishedVersion, cc-by-nc-nd)
- Research Publications (Maastricht University) (publishedVersion, cc-by-nc-nd)
- UniSA Research Outputs Repository (University of South Australia) (submittedVersion, other-oa)
- Research Publications (Maastricht University) (submittedVersion, other-oa)
- Topics
- Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Social Sciences › Health › Health, Education, and Aging
- Keywords
- intergenerational programs, dementia, social isolation, stigma, buddy system, dementia education, Montessori activities, reminiscence, reflective journals, program design, intergenerational relations
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