Chinese Seniors' Digital Storytelling for Inclusion and Well-being
Chinese Age-well Research and Education (CARE) will partner with Chinese senior organizations, Chinese youth organizations, scholars, service providers and policy-makers to achieve our goals
The objectives of this project are:
Connectedness and Community Building
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Create a sense of connectedness among Chinese older adults.
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Facilitate intergenerational dialogues and foster peer support networks
Healthy Aging and Well-being
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Promote healthy aging practices for enhanced brain health and emotional well-being.
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Stimulate mental agility and emotional resilience through reminiscence therapy.
Productive Aging and Knowledge Transfer
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Empower older adults by facilitating the transfer and co-creation of cultural knowledge.
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Provide lifelong learning opportunities in digital technology for enhanced skills.
The anticipated result of this project are:
1: A Community of Practice
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Form a dynamic community through group writing and sharing personal stories.
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Facilitate the exchange of knowledge, experiences, and wisdom.
2: Audio and Visual Podcasts
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Create a collection of podcasts showcasing Chinese older adults' life stories and cultural heritage.
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Serve as a valuable cultural archive and educational tool.
3: A Collection of Stories
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Develop a comprehensive collection reflecting the diverse experiences of Chinese older adults.
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Celebrate the richness of their lives and contributions to the community.
叙事项目部分影像成果展示
文学创作成果展示
01
《我在康龄
绘画班学画画》
苏玉蓉/文
我从小喜欢看画,很羡慕那些画家。可就是苦于没有机会学习,总向往着有朝一日也能坐下来涂一涂画一画。有时候也会上网去看一看美术老师的课程,时不时地也会跟着学一学。可调颜色这一块就相当难,根本看不清他们是怎么调出那好看的颜色。就在我十分困惑和沮丧时,有幸进到了康玲绘画班。啊,谢天谢地,我是瞌睡来了遇到了枕头,找对地方了......
03
《出国老爸
心中的秘密》
郑南川/著
张远把独立小楼房卖了。
这是父母出国定居后专门为他们买的。虽说是一幢旧房,空间不大,环境倒不错,两位老人很喜欢,一住就好几年。
一年前母亲去世了,老爸一人太孤单,决定把房子卖了。
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02
《王老家的福运》
郑南川/著
中国人都讲福运,过年过节的“幅”字挂在正门上,即是对生活的祝福,也是对未来的期待。老王这个生在中国,在国内度过了半辈子后才出国的人,对这份情怀是刻在骨子里的,他就信“福”运。
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04
现代诗系列创作
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《走在社区大道上》 小草/诗
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《奔向远方—我在加拿大的移民生活》张卫国/诗
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《异乡中的光》张卫国/诗