An aged care home is bringing together older people and children to increase social connectivity and reduce loneliness. Chief executive officer of Rural Care Australia, Darren Midgley, currently operates Chaffey Aged Care, a 100-bed residential facility in northwest Victoria. He ...
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Two generations bridge the age gap through storytelling
Each Friday morning, a group of 24 teenagers and six older citizens sit and share their life stories, as part of an Australian-first project to reduce loneliness and build connections. The sessions are part of the 'Bridging Ages life stories ...
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