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  The Need for The Center for
     Intergenerational Policy
     and Practice

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  Benefits of Intergenerational
     Programs for Children
     and Youth

  Research on Healthy Aging
     and Illustrative Benefits of
     Intergenerational Activities
     for Older Adults

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Intergenerational Strategies


	Center for Intergenerational Policy and Practice About Long Island's first center for intergenerational policy and practice has been established as a partnership between Dowling College and Intergenerational Strategies. According to Robert Gaffney, Dowling's President, "The Center for Intergenerational Policy and Practice is dedicated to the promotion of policies, programs and coursework that bind generational groups together as well as intergenerational practices that reduce age stereotyping and discrimination." "The Center is multi-disciplined, offering not only an academic studies program but also a leadership development initiative directed to age 50+ adults who are looking for second careers in public service work. In addition, the Center offers seminars and an annual conference," says Dr. Susanne Bleiberg Seperson, the Intergenerational Center's Director. Paul Arfin, President and CEO of Intergenerational Strategies, reports that the Center is the first of its kind in the entire region. According to Arfin, "the Center draws upon best practices in the growing intergenerational field and serve as a replicable model for other colleges and universities." He feels intergenerational programs are the wave of the future and are needed on Long Island. Intergenerational programs have demonstrated that they can improve the health conditions of older adults while benefitting the groups they serve whether they are children, youth, or older populations. The Center's public policy agenda concentrates on generational equity issues challenging those that would pit one generation's needs against those of another generation. We recommend and promote policies that see each generation having assets to contribute to the common good." The Center will launch its activities in September 2008 with an Educational Seminar on September 19th at the College. The Seminar features world-renowned geriatrician Dr. Robert Butler, President of the International Longevity Center, who will discuss his latest book, The Longevity Revolution. A conference is being planned for November. An Intergenerational Resource Directory, featuring descriptions of Long Island intergenerational programs as well as standards and guidelines and best practices from around the nation, is also being designed for publication in the fall. Download our PowerPoint Presentation Aging in Place and Community Models Click here to list your Long Island Intergenerational Program in our upcoming printed directory which will also be posted on this website. Download the form, complete it, and fax it to: 631 232 2423 by June 10. "Intergenerational Policy and Programs: From Vision to Practice," Friday, November 7, 2008 View Photos "It Takes a Village: Intergenerational Programs That Work," Monday, November 12th, 2007 View Photos Click here to view Generations United’s 7-minute video explaining intergenerational thinking and describing exceptional intergenerational programs.