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Lori Marks, PhD

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Link Generations was founded by Lori N. Marks, Ph.D., based on her 25 years in education and gerontology. She has built a vast network of professionals through teaching at the University of Maryland School of Public Health, leading the education and training division of a national medical association, volunteering in local schools and assisted living facilities. Dr. Marks earned her PhD in Health Education from the University of Maryland, an MS in Human Development and Family Studies from Penn State, and a BA in Psychology from Wellesley College.

Link Generations was recognized as a 2018 Program of Distinction by Generations United, the national policy association founded to improve the lives of children, youth and older people through intergenerational collaboration.  The Generations United Program of Distinction is awarded to organizations with the most effective intergenerational programs based on tested metrics that determine high-quality.  By winning this designation, Link Generations becomes a nationally-recognized benchmark program.

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Featured Featured Event Series Link Generations Long Distance Club

Link Generations Long Distance Club

Link Generations Long Distance Club Join student volunteers from all over the country in connecting with older adults through the Link Generations Long Distance Club. We'll meet once a month through zoom to learn about best practices for communicating with older adults. Share your creative ideas for connecting with older people. Some ideas to get […]

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Communicating with People Living with Dementia Training Session

Participants will receive a Zoom link

High school students will meet via Zoom to learn how to communicate with people living with dementia. This training session is supported by a grant from the Wolpoff Family Foundation to develop training and teach effective ways to interact with older adults living with dementia. Program Date and Time: Wed., April 19, 5-6 pm

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Featured Featured Event Series Link Generations Long Distance Club

Link Generations Long Distance Club

Link Generations Long Distance Club Join student volunteers from all over the country in connecting with older adults through the Link Generations Long Distance Club. We'll meet once a month through zoom to learn about best practices for communicating with older adults. Share your creative ideas for connecting with older people. Some ideas to get […]

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Featured Featured Event Series Intergenerational Book Club at Gaithersburg Public Library

Intergenerational Book Club at Gaithersburg Public Library

Gaithersburg Public Library. 18330 Montgomery Village Ave, Gaithersburg, Maryland

Intergenerational Book Club at Gaithersburg Public Library High school students and older adult residents from Asbury Methodist Village will meet to discuss young adult books for the Intergenerational Book Club with Gaithersburg Beloved Community Initiative at the Gaithersburg Public Library. Location: Gaithersburg Public Library, 18330 Montgomery Village Ave., Gaithersburg, MD 20878 Program Dates and Times: […]

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