"UNIVERSAL GERONTOLOGY AND ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AWARENESS (UGADA)" PROGRAM
Los Angeles, California, USA. UCLA and several Colleges across the United States.
Program Description
"Younger people must realize that 'old people' are just younger people from the past! So, we tell our friends: 'Look into the eyes of those who are older and see the YOU & YOUTH in them.' "
- theyouthmovement.org
The goal of the “Universal Gerontology and Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness (UGADA)” Program is to increase senior awareness and sensitivity amoung the youth and student population and to promote Alzheimer’s research and support for the elderly.
The “Universal Gerontology and Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness (UGADA)” Program along with UCLA's Sigma Alpha Mu Fraternity has hosted “Rock Out 4 Alzheimer's,” a musical event that raised funds for the Alzheimer's Association.
The movement encourages more young people to become interested in studying gerontology and doing Alzheimer’s research so that they can help the elderly.
The organization also hosted the largest student-run aging and Alzheimer's conference.source: alzforum.org, theyouthmovement.org
More Senior and Youth Programs:
Friends of the Elderly Transition Year Program - Irish students learn about Irish history through the lives of elderly "back in the day" and receive school credit. This senior sensitivity training not is only educational but increases awareness of seniors.
Value Education Program on Age Care Program - Adding aging awareness and senior sensitivity training into Indian school curriculums.
Intergenerational (Seniors Helping Youth) Programs - Seniors making positive contributions to youth through intergenerational exchanges.
Intergenerational (Seniors and Youth) Activity Programs - Several different intergenerational social activity programs
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