102 – Interview: The Importance of Grandparents & Intergenerational Connections
Better Health While Aging
English - January 09, 2020 14:00 - ★★★★★ - 109 ratingsMedicine Health & Fitness Science Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Dr. K talks with Kerry Byrne, PhD, a researcher and the creator of TheLongDistanceGrandparent.com. They discuss the importance of intergenerational connections and of grandparents in particular, plus practical tips on staying more connected to grandchildren and people of other generations.
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In This Episode:
Dr. K talks with Kerry Byrne, PhD, a researcher and expert in aging and family caregiving, and the founder of TheLongDistanceGrandparent.com. They discuss the importance of intergenerational connections and of grandparents in particular. They cover:
Why intergenerational connections are so important to society, and how they reduce ageism
What we know about the grandparent-grandchild relationship
How Kerry’s experience living abroad led to her particular interest in “long distance” grandparents
Why grandparents are especially important, when it comes to countering ageism
How grandparents can more easily stay connected to grandchildren, especially if they live far away
Tips on fostering more intergenerational connections, whether that’s with family or others
Related episode:
100 – Interview: Bill Thomas on Ageism, Housing & Changing Aging in 2019
082- Interview: Bill Thomas on Housing & Communities as Engines of Independence in Aging
Related Resources:
TheLongDistanceGrandparent.com
Get Kerry Byrne’s free resource created especially for long-distance grandparents: ‘Ultimate Video Call Cheat Sheet’
Blogs for grandparents recommended by Kerry Byrne:
AARP’s Grandparent Survey
To get involved in intergenerational activities:
Generations United Program Database
United Nations Online Volunteering Portal
Book: How To Live Forever: The Enduring Power of Connecting The Generations
Episode Transcript: The Importance of Grandparents & Intergenerational Connections
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