Welcome to GMU AgeNet!

WELCOME!

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Partners in Health
An Intergenerational Service Learning Program

"When the old are not allowed to tell their stories, we grow up without history.
When young are not listened to, we lose unique ideas and have no future".
- G. Hagstead

What's new!
We are now adding Fall 2002 articles to the site!

Intergenerational Service Learning - We're the buzz
around town!

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Frequently Asked Questions

If you wish to read or discuss a subject area not seen on GMU AgeNet, drop us a note via email.

GMU AgeNet in a Nutshell:

Developed by faculty and students at George Mason University (GMU) in partnership with the Learning in Retirement Institute (LRI).
Embraces the philosophy of inter-generational interdependence and recognizes the importance of regular intergenerational exchanges.
Employs a comprehensive approach to wellness and quality of life issues in aging.
Presents timely and interesting health promotion and disease prevention education through the Web.

What you can do with GMU AgeNet:

Stay current on developments in health and aging.
Read regularly posted bulletins and subjects relevant to you.
Develop a partnership between GMU students and seniors in the community (i.e., buddy program).
Maintain communication with your buddy via email and join discussions in WebCT.

Special thanks to:

Jim Kenny, John Corgan, and Christina Pan for creating the initial GMU AgeNet website.
Joann Wray for designing the logo.
Terri Ann Guingab for our 2001/2002 web design

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Email
Dr. Frieda R. Butler at
fbutler@gmu.edu

Number of visitors since
March 16, 2000.

Site Last Updated
November 11, 2002