Bill Text: CA ACR163 | 2019-2020 | Regular Session | Introduced

California Assembly Concurrent Resolution 163 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Adult day services: intergenerational programs.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2020-03-17 - In committee: Hearing postponed by committee. [ACR163 Detail]

Download: California-2019-ACR163-Introduced.html

CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE— 2019–2020 REGULAR SESSION

Assembly Concurrent Resolution

No. 163

Introduced by Assembly Member Maienschein

February 06, 2020

Relative to adult day services.

LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST

ACR 163, as introduced, Maienschein. Adult day services: intergenerational programs.

This measure would proclaim that intergenerational play may have a profound effect on youth and older adults, that the optimism and energy of children and young adults is worth sharing and may have a positive effect on older adults, and that the Legislature will increase public awareness about the benefits of intergenerational programs by encouraging Members of the Legislature to host events in their districts that stimulate intergenerational programs and models.

Fiscal Committee: NO

WHEREAS, Intergenerational practice involves bringing people together in purposeful, mutually beneficial activities that promote greater understanding and respect between generations; and

WHEREAS, Intergenerational programs may enhance children and young adults’ social and personal development; and

WHEREAS, Intergenerational programming is a way for older adults to gain a greater understanding of the children and young adults in their communities; and

WHEREAS, Intergenerational programs have been shown to improve the physical and mental health of older adults; and

WHEREAS, Intergenerational programs may decrease social isolation and increase an older adult’s sense of belonging, self-esteem, and well-being; and

WHEREAS, Intergenerational programs may help children and young adults learn to value and feel comfortable around older adults; and

WHEREAS, Adult day services include adult day health centers and adult day programs; and

WHEREAS, Adult day services may offer an ideal platform for high-quality intergenerational work; and

WHEREAS, Adult day services’ centers are places where older members of our community may remain active and stay engaged with the young people in their community; and

WHEREAS, Adult day services may enhance the positive resources that both generations offer to each other and those around them; and

WHEREAS, Adult day services’ participants may exercise and interact with children and young adults as they remain active; and

WHEREAS, Adult day services may provide a training ground for young adults attending high school and college so that they may gain experience working with older adults and persons with disabilities, and encourage the development of a future workforce; and

WHEREAS, Adult day services’ equipment and programming can support the developmental and physical needs of children, young adults, and older adults, creating an ageless environment; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby proclaims that intergenerational play may have a profound effect on youth and older adults, and the optimism and energy of children and young adults is worth sharing and may have a positive effect on older adults; and be it further

Resolved, That the Legislature will increase public awareness about the benefits of intergenerational programs by encouraging its Members to host events in their districts that stimulate intergenerational programs and models; and be it further

Resolved, That the Legislature encourages its Members, as well as organizations, businesses, and individuals, to realize that intergenerational programs are both beneficial and cost effective, inspiring Californians to become more aware of the value of these programs, and that adult day services’ connection across generations is encouraged and facilitated; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.