By Humana Generations United, Humana partnership celebrates Grandparents Day, intergenerational connection to improve loneliness and social isolation A recent headline in the New York Times sparked interest “In a Japan Nursing Home, Some Workers Are Babies.” Life in a nursing home can often be dull and lonely without much stimulation…

She — Lucille Mae Denniston Wilson Harrington — was more than the white great-grandmother who raised me. Generations United and the Grandfamilies & Kinship Support Network: A National Technical Assistance Center finally gave me the words to describe our unique relationship. We were a grandfamily. Navigating life together was difficult…

As a child, I did not know the significance of having my great-grandmother, or as I call her, “Granny,” as such an influential figure in my life. She loved and cared for me and never failed to step up when my parents were unable to care for me. She went…

As the country considers the ramifications of overturning Roe v. Wade, there is one group that is being overlooked — older adults who unexpectedly find themselves caring for babies and children. Grandfamilies, aka kinship families –or those in which children are raised by grandparents, other relatives, or close family friends…

By Rev. Jason Carson Wilson, M. Div. Enjoying tea and sandwiches with Paddington Bear was among the ways Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her Platinum Jubilee — 70 years on the British throne. Her Majesty and Paddington Bear have been a constant throughout my life. Before becoming fascinated with Buckingham…

Loved ones and neighbors are grieving in the midst of the tragedies in Buffalo and Uvalde, while our nation remains paralyzed by inaction. The United States is plagued by consistent gun violence. But we’re doing nothing to prevent these horrific acts. In Uvalde, Texas, a grandson killed 21 people, including…

NOTE: We learned recently that Tom Taylor, former Generations United Seniors4Kids staff member, died in the fall of 2020 at age 93. This is a tribute to his legacy. By Donna Butts, Executive Director He walked into Generations United looking dapper, a gentleman full of energy, wisdom and purpose. At…

On Monday, March 28, President Biden released his $5.8 trillion fiscal year 2023 (FY23) budget proposal. While the proposal is simply a request to Congress, who ultimately determines the budget, it is seen as a snapshot of the president’s priorities and where their administration wants to direct their energy. The…

In 2021, when President Biden gave his first joint address to Congress, the focus was on the COVID-19 pandemic. This year, while Biden, like most presidents, wanted to use his address to focus on his domestic agenda, Russia decided to invade Ukraine. Despite the address’ heavy dose of foreign policy…