Areen, Emily & Rachel: Generation Union

Episode 36 May 07, 2025 00:16:45
Areen, Emily & Rachel: Generation Union
Simple Acts, Big Impact
Areen, Emily & Rachel: Generation Union

May 07 2025 | 00:16:45

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Hosted By

Natalie Silverstein, MPH

Show Notes

This conversation is the perfect way to honor Older Americans Awareness month, which is celebrated in May. Intergenerational volunteering is so incredibly powerful. My guests today, high school students Areen, Emily and Rachel, started Generation Union with the mission of bridging the gap between generations. They empower youth to engage with institutionalized seniors and other patients living with Alzheimers disease. With a robust chapter program, Generation Union provides meaningful volunteer opportunities for teens and connection and joy to isolated elders. 

Learn more at https://www.generation-union.org/ and follow @generationunion

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