Concept Note

Older Persons Hangout is an intergenerational and gender-based initiative aimed at including and re-integrating indigenous, marginalized and vulnerable older persons, especially older women, into the society through social gatherings that will rejuvenate and empower them mentally and psychologically to continue to fully participate in the society. The outcome of this, we strongly believe, will help send strong signals to stakeholders and government at different levels to support our collaborative and collective efforts in advocating for new policies that will benefit indigenous and marginalized older persons in Nigeria and globally.

Objectives of Older Persons Hangout:

1. Create opportunities for interactions.
2. Networking of older persons and their families.
3. Older persons’ socialization across all generations.
4. Share of their life experiences to learn from each other and build histories while ageing.
5. Expert and knowledge sharing by listening to health tips, and other important societal talks.
6. Learn and participate in new hobbies and extracurricular activities.
7. Time management and its related importance.
8. Peer sharing – Reduces chances of Dementia, Alzheimer’s and other diseases.
9. Enhancing intergenerational knowledge transfers, friendships, bonding, networks and synergies.
10. Giving respites to families from social care, healthcare and caregiving duties.
11. Change of environment – Eliminates forced boredom and loneliness.
12. Peace of mind to families on the safety of their older persons.