Have you heard of the Intergenerational Learning Programme (ILP)?
These are courses organised by the Council for Third Age's (C3A) where students from primary and secondary schools, polytechnics and the Institute of Technical Education teach senior citizens various subjects like information technology, social media and photography.
It's been so successful that more such courses will be planned over the next few years. They are part of Government's plans to get people to age well in an ageing population and rising life expectancy.
The courses help the older generation stay in touch with the young while removing whatever misconceptions that the young may have of the old.
The courses may also evolved into the seniors becoming teachers teaching the young dialects or custom or whatever. The goal is bonding between young and old.
The government has a $3 billion plan to help Singaporeans age confidently and lead active lives. More details will be released next year.
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