On 27th Feb 2023 in alignment with SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), Villa College organized an engaging event as part of the Aging and Adult Development module assignment. This initiative required students to spend time with disadvantaged elderly individuals, interviewing them to better understand the aging process and its impact on cognitive health. The event promoted mental well-being for seniors by fostering meaningful intergenerational interactions and allowed students to gain deeper insights into health-related challenges faced by the elderly. The session covered important subjects such as sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and substance abuse, providing participants with practical knowledge to handle these issues sensitively.
This activity is in align with
SDG 3, promoting the wellbeing of elderly individuals by encouraging students to understand the aging process and cognitive health, fostering empathy, and promoting mental health awareness.
SDG 4: Quality Education, providing students with experiential learning opportunities through direct interaction with elderly individuals, enhancing their understanding of developmental psychology and aging.
SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities, addressing inequalities faced by older adults by fostering intergenerational understanding and reducing age related stereotypes.