Foster one-of-a-kind relationships through our Intergenerational Early Learning program.

Through our Intergenerational Early Learning program, early learners have an opportunity to learn and grow alongside elders who live at the Mont St. Joseph care home. Our centre, located within the Mont St. Joesph home, brings children and elders together to share knowledge, build lasting bonds, and improve social-emotional development.

  • An elderly woman with white hair wearing a pink top, smiling while holding a bouquet of pink and purple flowers in her hand in an early learning centre.
  • A group of diverse elderly and young children gathered in an early learning centre, some in wheelchairs, engaging in a social activity. One young girl is standing, a woman is holding a tambourine, and others are sitting around with smiles.
  • Smiling children in an early learning centre, with three girls and a boy in the foreground, and an elderly woman in the background.

The benefits of Blooms Intergenerational Learning.

Blooms Intergenerational Early Learning program benefits both children and elders by fostering social-emotional growth, promoting a sense of community, and improving cognitive skills. Children develop greater empathy, social skills, and positive attitudes toward aging, while elders feel a sense of purpose, stay mentally and physically active, and experience reduced feelings of isolation. Interaction with elders helps children understand the abilities and limitations of the elderly, and elders feel useful and valued through their mentorship with children. 

Frequently Asked Questions.

  • Elders have the opportunity to come and go from our intergenerational centres. They engage with early learners in a relaxed and casual environment and take part in games and activities. These activities are ideal for elders who especially enjoy the company of children and can be specifically adapted to their preferences.

  • We treat the halls of Mont St. Joseph as our playground, allowing us to utilize numerous spaces within the facility. The beautiful living areas designed for the elders are perfect for activities like story times, table-top games, and much more. This maximizes opportunities for connection between the children and elders, significantly enhancing the sense of purpose for the elders who live there.

  • We frequently visit the halls of Mont St. Joseph on spontaneous daily walks, allowing us to unexpectedly interact with residents and participate in whatever activity is being offered at that moment. In addition to these daily visits, we collaborate with the Recreation Therapy department to develop planned activities requiring more preparation, such as art classes and dance parties.

Our Intergenerational Locations.

  • An early learning centre with a small teepee tent, a wooden swing, a white round table with chairs, and a green LEGO table. Decor includes plants, a wall hanging with photos, and a sign that says 'hello'.

    Mont St. Joseph

    777 28 St E, Prince Albert, SK S6V 8C2

    (306) 764-3101

    Mon-Fri | 7:30 AM-5:30 PM

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