A Houston-area community study

Gen Mix.

Advancing Intergenerational Connection and Digital Equity to Combat Senior Isolation

Gen Mix is a proposed seven-week program that pairs adults above 55 of age with high school volunteers. Participants gain meaningful social opportunities for connectivity as well as confidence with everyday technology, addressing the growing digital divide between generations and making space for wisdom-exchange through conversation and shared experience.

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What to expect

  1. 01

    Pre- and post-program questionnaires

    At the beginning and end of the program, participants will be invited to complete questionnaires about loneliness and digital literacy confidence (self-efficacy) to explore how their responses change.

  2. 02

    Digital literacy curriculum

    High school volunteers offer one-on-one, adaptable instruction in practical skills such as using a device, joining a video call, and navigating everyday digital tools.

  3. 03

    Conversations to connect

    Recurring one-on-one conversations create opportunities for exchange of wisdom and perspectives, as well as connection and sharing of stories at a comfortable pace.

  4. 04

    Interactive games

    Participants play games with high-school volunteers, including word, board, or card games that may involve memory and recall. These activities are exploratory and are not a diagnosis or clinical cognitive assessment.

For adults 55+

Register your interest

Share a few details and Rhea will follow up with more information. You must be 55 or older to register interest as a senior participant.

What device(s) do you have access to? (optional)

Your answers will be sent through FormSubmit, a third-party form service, to Rhea. Please do not include health or other sensitive details. This is only an expression of interest; participation details and any required approvals and consent will be discussed separately before research activities begin.

Having trouble submitting? Email Rhea directly.