Briefcase brief

 Sustainable Futures and the ageing community 

https://www.bayshorehomecare.com/10-benefits-connecting-youth-seniors/

Benefits of Intergenerational relationships 

1. Provide an opportunity for both to learn new skills
2. Give the child and the older adult a sense of purpose
3. Help to alleviate fears children may have of the elderly
4. Help children to understand and later accept their own ageing
5. Invigorate and energise older adults
6. Help reduce the likelihood of depression in the elderly
7. Reduce the isolation of older adults
8. Fill a void for children who do not have grandparents available to them
9. Help keep family stories and history alive
10. Aide in cognitive  stimulation as well as broaden social circles should a youth introduce technology into the life a senior

Activities that help build the relationship 

1. storytelling 
2. preparing a meal 
3. learning skills- children learn how to knit, crochet, fish or bake 
4. gardening 
5. art therapy 
6. keep fit

https://www.synergyhomecare.com/blog/posts/2019/may/positive-benefits-of-pairing-youth-and-older-adults/

Positive benefits 

Psychological research has shown that children benefit not only from a relationship with their parents but also from other inspirational adults. These mentors in a children's life could motivate and guide them. As well as benefitting the young people it also helps the ageing community. 

some additional information I found on this website;

• provide a sense of purpose to both children and older adults 
• help children discover talents and skills 
• gives seniors a chance to pass on practical and emotional wisdom 

 Sustainable Development and my initial ideas

1. No poverty
2. Zero hunger
3. Good health and well being 
4. Quality education 
5. Gender equality 
6. Clean water and sanitation 
7. Affordable and clean energy 
8. Decent work and economic growth 
9. Industry, innovation & infrastructure 
10. Reduced inequalities 
11. Sustainable cities & communities
12. Responsible consumption & production 
13. Climate action 
14. Life below water 
15. Life on land 
16. Peace, justice and strong institutions 
17. Partnerships for the goals 

For "zero hunger", "good health and well being" and "responsible consumption and productions" you could get the older generation to teach the young people ways to cook a healthy meal which has the nutrition for a well balanced diet. Then working together they would serve it in soup kitchens and food banks to the homeless and people who need a warm meal. 

For "responsible consumption and production" and "Climate Action" "Sustainable communities" it could be a good idea for the seniors to teach the children how to garden and grow your own produce. This would an easy start to learn how to be more healthy and to protect the environment. This could lead the younger generation to be more aware of what they're eating, how much they waste and how they can become completely sustainable by their own garden.