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The OASIS Intergenerational Tutoring Program promotes literacy by tapping a rich resource, older adults, to tutor children who are at risk in k-4 grades. This program utilizes an innovative approach designed to build children’s self-esteem and positive attitude toward learning while strengthening reading skills. more People living with Alzheimer’s and caregivers often face an overwhelming number of issues associated with the disease. more Your gift will allow us to provide an elderly victim of Hurricane Katrina with at least $10,000 in needed benefits. more Your donation will provide one low-income senior with a personal home computer. Through this gift, you will be providing a senior with an opportunity to stay connected and informed. more Your gift will enable a low-income, elderly resident to have greater control over the energy usage in her apartment, contributing to reduced energy costs for her and freeing up income for other basic needs. more Your gift provides an entire senior community with one month of health and wellness classes, such as tai chi, speech therapy and adjusting-to-hearing-loss classes. more Your gift will allow one performer to attend and participate in an intergenerational performance. more NCOA is building a network of involved and concerned Americans across the country committed to interacting with Congress about important legislation. Through periodic updates and timely action alerts we inform the public about bills that are in Congress, and how you can help. more Each year world-wide and national experts in the field of aging present leading-edge information to attendees at GIA's annual conference. Since 1999, GIA has sponsored a conference Fellows Program to recognize outstanding regional graduate and postdoctoral students who are interested in gerontology. more Your donation will give a senior life-long technical support from a friendly and knowledgeable Per Scholas Employee. more Your gift will help the growth, development and expansion of senior centers across the country through membership in NISC. more Your gift will provide "How To" guides and technical assistance to four intergenerational groups seeking to carry out environmental awareness projects in their communities. more |