Connecting generations through arts
This study connects older adults who live alone in subsidized housing with younger artists through online arts activities. It aims to reduce loneliness and build friendships across generations.
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Who can take part
- You live alone.
- You are over 60 years old.
- You have lived in a subsidized apartment for at least one year.
- You can have a daily conversation (with or without hearing aids).
- You have a working smartphone that can do video calls.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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