The “Ageless Playground” is not a place; it’s a mindset. The program provides opportunities for intergenerational collaboration through playtime.
According to an article by McKnight’s Senior Living, middle school students visit a nearby senior living center where they interact and play games, and do activities.
The article points out that while, originally, the students participated to earn community service hours, the program has been so mutually enjoyable that students continue to visit the residents every week, even after they met their required participation hours for school credit. The senior living residents benefit as well, noting how much they enjoy the companionship and socialization.
Council of Seniors Is Here To Help Older Americans
All of us here at the Council of Seniors want to improve retirees’ financial futures and ensure they receive their full Social Security benefits. We are working with members of Congress to introduce the “Social Security Restitution Act.” It would provide an estimated $970 one-time payment to every retired worker receiving Social Security benefits to help offset years of inadequate cost-of-living adjustments.
Please take a moment and sign our petition today to show your support.