Keynote 2: Viewing participants as resources for one another, communities and societies: Intergenerational solidarity toward a better world

Globalisation, instead of improving quality of life and social cohesion, has contributed to social disharmony.'Resilient communities' are required, communities that will adapt to survive and prosper. Creative strategic initiatives that foster intergenerational solidarity will strengthen communities economically and socially

Selected Intergenerational Approaches Operating Across Diverse Settings: An Opportunity for New Understandings

Promoting awareness of intergenerational research, programming, policy and related approaches is becoming increasingly important as societies world wide struggle with a range of issues and challenges surrounding the development and maintenance of social solidarity. The best way to stimulate understandings and appreciations of intergenerational approaches is through the provision of specific case studies that are both current and diverse in terms of their nature and purpose. The material as presented in this issue reminds us that there is still much to be accomplished in terms of future research and application as it relates to policy and innovative program development, delivery and evaluation. More importantly, the matters raised throughout this issue reinforce the belief that the quality of interaction and level of engagement between the respective generations says much about the quality of all our lives

The Case of Moldovan Female Migrants Providing Home-Based Assistance to Informal Caregivers in Turkey: The Impetus for Aged Care Reform Introduction: Overview

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Supporting intergenerational relationships: a role for universities

Universities need to adapt to the socio-economic challenges associated with globalisation. Engaged universities have clearly articulated community alliances and partnerships that enable them to utilise their intellectual resources to support local, regional and national challenges, contributing to the public good