We created this newspaper headline inspired by the separation of the older and younger generations, who often don't interact on a regular basis. The headline "Generation Segregation" had a fun ring to it which would be attention-grabbing.
Everyone seemed interested in our idea and someone said that when they were at school they had a program in place where every week they would go to a rest home & do a new activity with the elderly people. They did earn credits for this course, but they felt they really connected with the elderly and learnt important skills from the experience. They also received gifts from the old people, such as knitted socks and baking and they still have the socks and feel they hold a sentimental value. Another student said that her grandparents have friends who can no longer write letters to their family, as they suffer from arthritis.
It's these personal stories which could really help in finding a specific direction for our research and topic.
