DENVER — Lisa Armao thinks older adults have more to offer than people realize. That’s why she’s mobilizing them to step in to a field where staffing shortages are all too common. The Early Childhood Services Corps is a Colorado-based, non-profit group that recruits and trains adults 50-and-older to lend a hand in child care […]
Carolyn Robinson
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Intergenerational day care connects preschoolers and seniors
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first in a two-part series. Research shows intergenerational relationships can benefit both children and older adults. While these programs often focus on social and emotional benefits for individuals, one organization in Colorado is taking the intergenerational concept a step further. A story exploring those efforts will be published at this site […]