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