Essentially, in one of our training pieces we have youth as part of a consultation piece, to ensure positive interactions between youth and our elders. The Seniors Are Cool program itself involves seniors and students and a presentation to students on seniors.
It explores the students' perceptions of seniors and what being old means to students, so it's very much an interactive dialogue among members, seniors, and students who are participating. It also promotes discussion on the meaning of bullying and explores the notion of abusing others for personal gain or neglecting the needs of others. The program focuses on what students can do to promote respect for older adults within our communities.