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Talking to your neighbours is mandatory if you live here

Maddy Savage

February 21, 2020 |

BBC |

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3-5 Minutes

Response Location: Sweden, Helsingborg

To combat loneliness, a flat in Helsingborg rents only to retirees and people under 25, and their contract requires that they spend at least 2 hours a week socializing together. The building, a former retirement home run by a housing company and funded by the city council, has many common areas to socialize including spaces to cook, workout, do arts and crafts, and play games. Most of the over 70 residents are happy to socialize and some have formed strong bonds, although there have been a few small conflicts. The managers hope to open more housing using this model in Sweden and internationally.

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Elderly care homes – independent living or isolation trap?

Urtė Korsakovaitė

February 18, 2020 |

Lithuanian Radio and Television (LRT) |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Lithuania, Vilnius

Independent living homes in Lithuania strike the balance between offering supporting and providing freedom and independence for their residents. The homes allow seniors to pay on a sliding scale - based on their monthly income - and offer activities, social workers, and community events.

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The home that cures loneliness in Sweden

Maddy Savage

February 18, 2020 |

BBC |

Video |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: Sweden, Helsingborg

To help young adults and seniors manage feelings of isolation, a retirement home was revamped into a housing project that caters to those under 25 and pensioners. Living in this new apartment complex comes with a provision in the agreement though – residents must spend at least 2 hours per week socializing with one another.

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Youth Teaching Tech To Seniors Fosters Generational Connections

Megan Kamerick

January 20, 2020 |

NPR |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Albuquerque, New Mexico

How does one Albuquerque organization address social isolation among senior citizens? It recruits teens to teach technologies 101. Teeniors creates intergenerational relationships by encouraging teens to spend time with seniors and teach them how to adequately use technology like smart phones or computer applications.

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How a landmark UCLA dementia program could ease burdens in Rochester communities of color

Sarah Taddeo

December 20, 2019 |

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

The Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care program at UCLA in California is offering a new kind of patient-centered care that has helped bring relief to families in the region. The program, which creates a care plan "that builds in medical needs, solutions for caregiver stress and cultural traditions unique to each person and their family," has resulted in decreased stress and symptoms for patients and increased confidence and support for caregivers.

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This unique program is helping people who care for their loved ones with dementia and more

Meaghan M. McDermott

December 05, 2019 |

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

A Chicago-based program called Caring Together, Living Better is aiming to increase support to family members acting as caregivers for the elderly in their lives by providing resources directly in their churches. Focused primarily on minority communities, this creative collaboration uses trained volunteers to provide resources to those in attendance.

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When pet love comes to seniors, everybody's tail wags

Lauren J. Mapp

November 19, 2019 |

San Diego Union-Tribune |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, San Diego, California

Several San Diego organizations bring pets into senior-living facilities and hospitals to provide the scientifically proven benefits of a pet's companionship. The focus on elderly people, including those with dementia, becomes a high point in the facilities' schedules. Research has shown pet therapy's benefits go beyond momentary comfort to emotional and even physical benefits.

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A Retirement Community That Comes to You

Paula Span

November 08, 2019 |

The New York Times |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Lewes, Delaware

Continuing care at-home programs are filling a gap for senior citizens that do not require around-the-clock care, but need someone to check in on their health on a regular basis. Using “care navigators,” to monitor the health of those in the program, this option of long-term care allows people to remain in their homes longer, and are also often a more affordable option.

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The cities designing playgrounds for the elderly

Vittoria Traverso

October 29, 2019 |

BBC |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: China, Nanchang, Jiangxi

In China, elderly people tend to exercise in groups in public parks which has lead to the formation of senior playgrounds. Promoting a "longstanding cultural tradition" as well as good health, these playgrounds are gaining attention of cities worldwide.

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From Hoarding to Healing in California

Kelly Davis

October 15, 2019 |

U.S. News & World Report |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, San Diego, California

Hoarding can be a symptom of depression or an outlet for trauma, and was forcing low-income seniors out of housing in California. To address this, researchers collaborated with various agencies and organizations to offer an approach that offers both mental health help and public assistance.

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