Intergenerational Living

Intergenerational Living

Intergenerational practice is for everyone, and Vincentian is proud to be a catalyst for change in how senior living, senior care, childcare, college life, and everything and everyone in between reimagines community and recognizes the value of bringing people together across generations. All people have something to give and receive no matter their life stage.

Students in Residence

Students in Residence

At Terrace Place, college students live among older adults rent-free, in exchange for spending time with the residents. Students are selected from a large pool of applicants and must maintain good standing with the university and a 2.5 GPA or higher. During their stay at Vincentian, students are expected to contribute four to six hours a week by hosting events, having casual conversations with the residents, and assisting administration with small tasks.

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Why It Matters

Why It Matters

Every individual has strengths, capabilities, and worthwhile contributions – regardless of age, physical challenges, or vulnerabilities, and that all people naturally derive value from human connection Empirical evidence about the prevalence and effects of loneliness and social isolation have stacked up in recent years.

By recognizing the innate need for connection while also focusing on each individual’s strengths, resilience, and interconnection instead of deficits and dissimilarity, it is possible to shape a new type of community. Shared intergenerational housing allows Vincentian to empower individuals to contribute to their own wellbeing, and celebrate the value that each individual has to brings to their community.