School Connects the Young and the Elderly

The proportion of Australians over age 65 is expected to grow rapidly over the next few decades, jumping from just over three million now to more than eight million by 2050. Image: High-school student with resident at St Basils Home (SBS)

High school student residing in St. Basil Home Source: SBS

In response, the residential aged-care sector is also expected to grow to meet the needs of those who cannot live independently.

 

Isolation can be a problem for some residents, and volunteer groups often provide the companionship.