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Working with Older Volunteers in Manual Intergenerational Projects
to pay attention to properly equipped beds (back aches), and a phone line
which is at least connected to the hotel reception for emergencies.
For the sake of group dynamics the participants should be accommodated
in the same place.
Some group members want accommodation in families, which is a cost-
saving and interesting alternative; the willingness within both the target
and the host group, however, has to be checked individually and this option
normally only holds for a rather short period of time. The same applies
to projects that include an exchange of flats.
4. Food
Problems and obstacles
• Lack of acceptance of food
Information
• Senior citizens have often acquired distinctive habits over the years. Some
of them must stick to diets or they cannot tolerate certain ingredients.
Recommendations
• The participants’ preparation should include some information on the
type of cuisine at the place of destination.
• Problems with food can usually be bypassed without difficulty, if any dietary
requirements and allergies are queried prior to the project.
• The participants should learn about foreign eating habits and table manners
in advance. Major variations to familiar habits should be indicated
explicitly (as for example rather late dinners in Spain).
5. Safety
Problems and obstacles
• Uncertainty and anxiety among participants about security situation
abroad
Information
• Senior citizens usually have a greater need for safety and feel more anxious
in unfamiliar situations.
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Recommendations
Information on the security situation in the place of destination should be
given in advance so that the participants can adjust to the situation.
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