This past week, we had time to meet back in the same room we had our first class meeting at. This was a much needed break from all of the outings we have had, as there was much to debrief and catch up on in regards to book report projects, Neighborhood Age Friendly Assessment Projects, Senior Prom planning, and the Memoir Project. There is a lot due soon, which means a lot to do! It felt like an overload at first, but now I realize it will all be okay because I am working with very creative people and the projects are meaningful and could lead to positively impacting the lives of many. The project I have been looking forward to the most is the Neighborhood Age Friendly Assessment Project. My group and I will be going to Barrio Logan, a very diverse area near Downtown San Diego, to look at social determinants of health and if the layout of the area promotes healthy ageing. We will be talking to community members one on one, and also visiting community centers to hear from the residents of Barrio Logan themselves. Barrio Logan has a lot of people living with low SES, so it is important to look at how to better the lives of the people who are often marginalized. There needs to be a balance of promoting sustainable development and giving goods/resources until sustainable development is reached.
This week, I also presented about ways to combat loneliness within the elder population that is very vulnerable to feeling alone. I presented with Jayati and Wayne, and we ended up having a really good discussion on how to incorporate intergenerational support into combating loneliness.
EndNote on a GOOD NOTE:
Been out and about
Driven different routes
Heard about people's bouts and how they've battled em out
Many need relief, more belief, in the system
Saw shelters but beneath, there were homeless who were out of the outreach
Waiting for the waitlist to take em
After 5 weeks
Time to debrief
And focus on the projects, goals, our visions
Time to collaborate, and generate products from our missions
Make a statement, an impact, through dedicated commitment
To Elders
This week, I also presented about ways to combat loneliness within the elder population that is very vulnerable to feeling alone. I presented with Jayati and Wayne, and we ended up having a really good discussion on how to incorporate intergenerational support into combating loneliness.
EndNote on a GOOD NOTE:
Been out and about
Driven different routes
Heard about people's bouts and how they've battled em out
Many need relief, more belief, in the system
Saw shelters but beneath, there were homeless who were out of the outreach
Waiting for the waitlist to take em
After 5 weeks
Time to debrief
And focus on the projects, goals, our visions
Time to collaborate, and generate products from our missions
Make a statement, an impact, through dedicated commitment
To Elders