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The gap between generations is widening.<\/p>\n

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In 1973 the average age of a first-time mother was 25.9 (28 for fathers). In just 50 years (2023) that rose to 30.9 (34.7).<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The upside of this shift is that we\u2019re more financially and emotionally ready to have children. A major downside is the gap between our oldest and youngest in society is simply wider \u2013 it leads to both feeling alienated from the other. That doesn\u2019t bode well in a world where the over 65\u2019s as a group are rapidly on the rise and younger people are suffering from mental health issues. Could a connection between the two be part of the solution?<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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How do we connect older and younger generations?<\/div>\n
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Anyone in the middle can play a significant role here. We\u2019ve crafted a 7-point guide to get you started.<\/div>\n
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7 ways to connect younger and older generations<\/div>\n
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1. Speak positively about each generation<\/div>\n
It\u2019s become funny and fashionable to be disparaging (not helped by the political climate) but speaking respectfully can go a long way to model things, particularly for the younger generation.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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2. Identify the common (positive) traits<\/div>\n
Really hone in on a positive attribute eg: you are incredibly thoughtful about gift giving \u2013 it reminds me of my father. It enables the young person to feel connected and proud of who they are becoming.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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3. Use media to bring their (younger) self to life<\/div>\n
Showing photos of the older generation as a youngster really helps the younger generation to see they\u2019ve lived a full life and have plenty of wisdom to share. Sharing photos and videos of the youngster is always lovely too \"?\"<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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4. Encourage a good old-fashioned letter<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Keep brightly coloured notepaper \/ pens \/ stickers in an accessible place so the youngster can jot down a spontaneous note to their grandparent. Physical mail connects in a deeper way than digital.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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5. Opt for short and frequent over long and infrequent<\/div>\n
Visits involving multiple generations can be hard. It\u2019s tough to find activities that suit everyone. Don\u2019t overthink this point, just keep the visits \/ video calls shorter, but increase the frequency \u2013 familiarity solidifies bonds.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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6. Playing games is a wonderful, shared activity<\/div>\n
Chess, uno, scrabble \u2013 you name it \u2013 these games easily cross the generations and truly provide joy on both sides. They can be played physically or digitally and can be a meaningful bonding tool.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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7. Read a book or watch a programme together<\/div>\n
This can be done synchronously or asynchronously. It offers a great discussion topic for both sides to dissect characters, plot lines, and make predictions about what happens next.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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For more information about easy-to-use mobile phones, see https:\/\/www.chatsie.com\/<\/a><\/div>\n
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Need some extra care for a loved one, please CALL 01892-571925 or EMAIL tunbridgewells@visiting-angels.co.uk<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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