Intergenerational relations. Intervention proposal to improve the quality of life of different age groups

Abstract

This research, is based on intergenerational relationships outside the family context, especially with a group made up of older adults; for this, the perception of this relationship plays an important role in improving their quality of life and social inclusion of older adults who belong to a nursing home permanently and do not have a social interaction other than that provided by members of the environment from the same asylum. This research was carried out with the definition, positive or negative effects and intergenerational resilience of intergenerational relationships, with a qualitative approach, through semi-structured interviews, checklist and participant observation. Among the main results are the benefits that older adults acquired with the various intergenerational activities, such as, for example; knowledge, experiences, group relationship, improvement in mood, empathy among others.