2001 Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Jan Costello
Phone: 217-785-9020, TTY: 1-800-252-8966

April 6, 2001

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois Department on Aging Director Margo E. Schreiber announced today that a statewide satellite teleconference to be held May 16, 2001, will promote dialogue among five generations and will emphasize the importance of helping family caregivers.

The teleconference, titled "Intergenerational Dialogue: A Tool for Solving Problems," will originate from Springfield and will feature Dr. James Gambone, a national authority on the benefits of intergenerational communication.

Dr. Gambone and representatives of five living generations will discuss the characteristics of each generation, and how they may work together to address community needs. The generations range from the "G. I. Generation" – those born between 1901–1931 to the "Millennial Generation" – those born between 1982 – 2003.

The Illinois Department on Aging is sponsoring the event, along with the University of Illinois Extension Services and the Illinois State Library. The event will highlight Intergenerational Week celebrated May 13 – 19, 2001.

"We look forward to encouraging the use of this dialogue for resolving family, community and organizational problems," Schreiber said. "We all know of the positive impact of seniors on younger generations in everyday, informal situations. Intergenerational programs are intended to give all the generations meaningful opportunities to learn to build relationships with one another."

Groups encouraged to participate in the teleconference include social service agencies, clergy, garden clubs, Boys and Girls Clubs, Big Brother/Big Sister programs, health care workers, AARP, retiree groups and more.

"The teleconference will provide the opportunity for generations to discuss positive ways to work together," Schreiber said. "New ways to help family caregivers will be explored, especially how to lessen the stress of those who are caring for an aging parent and raising children at the same time."

Individuals gathered at each of the thirteen statewide satellite broadcast sites will discuss issues with Dr. Gambone and representatives of five generations. A facilitator will be present at each of the thirteen sites. Group discussions involving the five generations will follow.

The satellite broadcast will be held from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and the public is encouraged to attend. Please see the list below for locations.

Benton, University of Illinois Extension
1212 Route 14 West





Bloomington Public Library
205 E. Olive Street





Bourbonnais, University of Illinois Extension
1650 Commerce Drive





Champaign Lincoln Trail Libraries System
1704 West Interstate Drive





Chicago, Northeastern University
5400 N. St. Louis Avenue





Edwardsville, University of Illinois Extension
900 Hillsboro Avenue





Effingham, University of Illinois Extension
1209 Wenthe Drive





Grayslake, University of Illinois Extension
100 S. U.S. Highway 45





Moline - University of Illinois Extension
4550 Kennedy Drive, Suite 3





Rockford Public Library
215 N. Wyman Street





Quincy - John Wood Community College
150 S. 48th Street





Springfield, Illinois State Library
300 S. Second Street





Yorkville, University of Illinois Extension
7775B Illinois Route 47

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For more information or to register, contact Aaron Wayne at the Illinois Department on Aging at 217-558-4165 or visit our web site at www.state.il.us/aging. The web site also includes materials for more communities to participate. Or, call the Senior HelpLine at 1-800-252-8966 (Voice and TTY).