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Media Coverage<\/h3>\n

Many of you will have seen recent television programmes about older people – some of whom have dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease. No doubt you will have smiled and cried at BBC’s ‘Our Dementia Choir’<\/a> with actress and campaigner. Vicky McClure<\/a>. You will no doubt recall the positive impacts on young and old alike in Channel 4’s series, ‘Old people’s Home for 4 Year Olds’<\/a>.<\/p>\n

We know that intergenerational programmes can have a massive impact on all concerned – whether they be the children, the older people or the adults who work in education and care sectors. Last year, we piloted our own intergenerational programme<\/a> with Leeds Beckett University and Crossgates Library in Leeds. The impact here was incredibly positive:<\/p>\n

\u201cFrom my point of view, I felt it was a fantastic activity that addressed physical, mental and social stimulation. From a physiotherapist\u2019s point of view, the physical activity was relevant in challenging strength and balance and therefore addresses falls risk. It was inclusive, interactive and fun. I loved it.\u201d<\/strong>
\nMary Tyrrell Place, Proactive Care Physiotherapist<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was fantastic to see an element of competition with some individuals even jogging! And repeatedly getting up and out of their seat in quick succession \u2013 surely building their own confidence in their own functional capacity.\u201d<\/strong>
\nDr Victoria Archbold, Senior Lecturer, Leeds Beckett University<\/p>\n

As to the impact on the older adults, the smiles speak for themselves…<\/p>\n

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Tagtiv8 Intergenerational Programmes<\/h3>\n

Research demonstrates that music resonates with older people – it rekindles memories. During our pilot programme, it soon became apparent that places had a similar impact. Participants in Leeds were eager to create names of places:<\/p>\n