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The Grandfriends Project

A Program Creating Friendships Across The Generations

Student Workbook By Martin Kimeldorf

Grandfriend (Gran’frend) n. [based on root words Grand + Friend]
1. A young and older person who befriend each other. 2. A person you know well or are fond of. 3. A volunteer or mentor to another generation

Table of Contents
Introduction		4
Chapter 1—	Basic Training	6
Chapter 2—	How We Change As We Age	15
Chapter 3—	Rules, Regulations, Precautions	21
Chapter 4—	Listening And Interviewing Techniques	25
Chapter 5—	Making A Memory Book Gift	35
Chapter 6—	Ideas For Expanding The Project	40
Chapter 7—	Stereotypes, Ageism and The Alternatives	43
Chapter 8—	CD-ROM & Online Research	47
Chapter 9—	Stages Of Aging	53
Chapter 10—	Words Like “Young” & “Old”	59
Chapter 11—	Consider A Career Helping Grandfriends	63
Chapter 12—	Journal & Final Report Writing Guide	68

Americans 65 and older number about 33 million in the 1990s and will double by the year 2030! They spend over 300 billion dollars a year on health care. These numbers spell out the words "challenge" and "opportunity." The Grandfriend Project manual prepares today's students to respond to future community needs, and tomorrow's emerging jobs. This manual has received praise from staff in geriatric services and education.

Intro

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