Seniors Back in School: Fostering Intergenerational Interaction | TOYLC
Find out how seniors can play a transformative role in schools, for both themselves and students.
Date and time
Location
Online
About this event
- Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes
Important Notice
This programme/event is open to members of the National Library Board, Singapore and those who are aged 50 years and above. Please ensure you have your myLibrary username on hand before proceeding with the registration. If you do not have a myLibrary username, you can create one here: https://account.nlb.gov.sg/.
About the Programme/Event
Learning has no limits! In this session, be blown away by two unique initiatives conducted in Hong Kong that find seniors returning to schools as participants in the classroom or as volunteers who contribute their knowledge and wisdom.
Segment 1 by Ms Janice Chan
Understand how volunteerism raised the self-worth of seniors, strengthened the ties they have with their families, and improved public perception towards older individuals.
Segment 2 by Dr Florence Fong
Discover how a structured co-learning programme enhanced the psychological well-being of seniors and helped preschool children develop stronger social skills.
Register now to hear about the enormous benefits that can be reaped when seniors are welcomed into an educational space, and perhaps you may gain some takeaways relevant to our local community.
About the Speakers
Dr Florence Fong is Deputy Director and Senior Lecturer with the Asia-Pacific Institute of Ageing Studies at Lingnan University. As a seasoned social sciences researcher with more than 20 years of experience, Dr Fong has made significant contributions to the Hong Kong government and Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications. Her research has been instrumental in shaping public policy and enhancing service delivery, especially when it comes to intergenerational programmes. Today, Dr Fong continues her research in areas like caregiver support, gerontechnology, and strategies for seniors to age in place.
Ms Janice Chan Sze Man is a Senior Service Coordinator at the Integrated Community Support Services for the Elderly in HKSKH Lady MacLehose Centre. By tapping on her 25 years of experience in the eldercare industry and a passion for intergenerational programmes, Ms Chan has set up an intergenerational co-creation centre to promote intergenerational solidarity. In 2024, she received the Active Ageing Empowerment Programme — Innovation of the Year award at the Eldercare Innovation Awards.
Dr Swapna Dayanandan holds a PhD in Gerontology and is currently founder and CEO of Joy in Living Aged Care Services, a company providing gerontechnology and innovative eldercare solutions to support the ageing communities in Singapore and globally. She also heads the Smart Healthcare Workgroup of Smart Cities Network and is involved in several smart healthcare projects in Southeast Asia. Dr Dayanandan was Past President of Sree Narayana Mission (Singapore), a leading provider of eldercare services in Singapore. She continues to serve on the Board. Dr Dayanandan has received two National Day Awards: The Commendation Medal in 2018 and the Long Service Medal in 2021.
About Time of Your Life
Organised by the National Library Board, the Time of Your Life (TOYL) features informative talks, creative workshops, learning communities and resources for those aged 50 and above. Covering a wide range of topics such as Digital, Careers, Sustainability, Arts & Wellness, start your learning journey with us today. Visit https://go.gov.sg/toyl for the full programme listing and check out our dedicated publication at https://go.gov.sg/50plusmag.
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The National Library Board (NLB) manages a network of 28 libraries, the National Library and the National Archives of Singapore. NLB promotes reading, learning and information literacy by providing a trusted, accessible and globally-connected library and information service through the National Library and a comprehensive network of libraries.