Abstract Changing demographics are dictating a ne for increased understanding between the generations.

Abstract

Changing demographics are dictating a ne for increased understanding between the generations. An academic environment is fertile real property for providing experiences to breed this understanding and service-learning can have an important part in this endeavor. This paper will describe an intergenerational service-learning experience for undergraduate pupils and report the results of a qualitative analysis of their experience.

Introduction

"Being around the couple age groups can really make me take a pace back from my fast-paced life and learn to appreciate the small and precious things in life."--Generations Together Participant

Over the past twenty years, a variety