Children used to have constant access to the elderly in their community, and vice versa It was a mutually beneficial relationship, with the young offering assistance and the old offering comfort and wisdom. But intergenerational relationships are becoming rare. Families move around to follow jobs and generations have become separated. Many young children are actually frightened at the sight of elderly people. They have had so little experience with them that they see their wrinkles and bent fingers as bizarre.

Time Required:
1 hour a week

Materials Needed:
Just your time.

Steps:
Adopt a granny or grandpa in your neighborhood or town. You probably already know of a lonely senior citizen in your community. If not, ask your minister or Visiting Nurse Association to suggest someone. Invite him/her to Sunday dinner, help with errands, exchange holiday gifts, invite him/her to all of your family birthday parties, share your report card grades, ask advice about things, and listen.