About
Generations Active Together (GAT) is an intergenerational project led by Active Stirling, in partnership with Generations Working Together and Stirling Council, and supported by the GOALD project run by the University of Stirling.
The programme brings together Senior Sports Leaders from secondary schools with older people residing in care homes across Stirling and its surrounding communities.
Our mission
We aim to break down barriers and perceptions of teenagers and older people, promote leadership skills in pupils, and provide evidence-based physical activity to older people by bringing communities together.
GAT in action
At the start of each academic year, pupils receive training in school and learn about the importance of physical activity in older adults, they receive Dementia Friends Training from Alzheimer Scotland, have discussions about tackling Ageism and Stereotypes of older adults and learn about Care Home settings.
The pupils also receive training on suitable activities, including, falls prevention exercises to help residents stay active. They then work together in groups to plan an exercise session, which they then deliver to the residents in a care home. During their visit to the care home, pupils also get the chance to talk to the residents which helps both groups to maintain and develop social skills.
Benefits
Pupils, care home residents, and care home staff, who take part have expressed experiencing the following benefits.
- Increased confidence
- Improved physical wellbeing
- A sense of happiness
- Better understanding of each generation
- Greater mental health and resilience
Get involved
Senior Sports Leaders and Secondary School pupils
If you would like to get involved, please speak to your Active Schools Coordinator, or contact Laura Taylor, see ‘Our Team’ below.
Care homes and residents
If you would like us to bring Generations Active Together to your care home, please contact Laura Taylor, see ‘Our Team’ below.
Volunteers/Partners
We are always keen to expand or increase our offering, if you would be able to contribute to this programme please contact Laura Taylor, see ‘Our Team’ below.
Here's a video of Laura, doing what she does best, supporting and delivering physical activity sessions within the Stirling community.
Our team
Our partners
Alzheimer’s Scotland - alzscot.org
Generations Working Together - generationsworkingtogether.org
Stirling Council - stirling.gov.uk
University of Stirling, Generating Older Active Lives Digitally (GOALD) project - plymouth.ac.uk/research/centre-for-health-technology/goald
