"It's like a job. You have goals. You see results" -Yuriy, Experience Corps Member

The Benefits of Volunteering. According to 2006-2007 data from Washington University researchers, Experience Corps members report feeling better about themselves, expanding their circle of friends, and becoming more active after they join Experience Corps.

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• Learn more about the Washington University research team 

Volunteering: A Physical Activity Intervention for Older Adults. Johns Hopkins University researchers found that physical activity, strength, and cognitive ability increased significantly for Experience Corps members. These areas of improvement shown by Experience Corps members are important predictors of health outcomes in later life, including disability and dementia.

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A Social Model for Health Promotion for an Aging Population. Johns Hopkins University researchers found that physical, cognitive, and social activity increased for Experience Corps members suggesting the potential for the Experience Corps to improve health for an aging population.

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An Intergenerational Program to Boost Social Capital and Promote the Health of an Aging Society. This report by Johns Hopkins University Researchers describes the conceptual framework and major design features that make Experience Corps a new model of health promotion.

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