Studies show that adolescents today spend 12 to 15 hours less a week with their parents than did teens of the 1960s. Now in its third year, Connections provides activities aimed at decreasing risk-taking behaviors among adolescents and maintaining or increasing cognitive and physical functioning among seniors. The two groups participate in fitness exercise, computer training and driving simulation activities while they develop informal relationships that give each a newfound perspective on life. Through this program, we've seen both groups develop relationships that seem to enhance their sense of connectedness.
Connections is a pilot program unique to Oregon.
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