A View from the Other Side

摘要: Abstract Research on the effects of intergenerational service-learning has more often focused outcomes for students than elders served by those programs. The purpose this qualitative study was to investigate an program living in a small Midwestern community. Service-learning programs may be particular value rural-dwelling because paucity health and human services rural areas outmigration young urban locations. University were involved friendly visiting, reminiscence, oral history, recreational activities with 43 four community settings: congregate meal site, semi-independent setting, assisted nursing home. Age respondents ranged from 60 98, most being their 80s 90s. Elders asked discuss positive negative reactions service-learning, what had contributed each oth...