The first of its kind in Perth, an aged care facility hosts an intergenerational program where children interact with the elderly on a weekly basis.
abc.net.au/news/perth-aged-care-facility-queenslea-intergenerational-program/102486228While aged care homes are usually a place people come to close the chapters of their life, Nita Peploe's life began in one.
Following her parents' lead, Ms Peploe and her partner, Toby Browne-Cooper founded aged-care and retirement service Oryx Communities in 2014.The first of its kind in Perth, the Oryx's Claremont branch the Queenslea, hosts an intergenerational program that encourages elderly residents to interact with children on a weekly basis.
"With the residents it's interesting because at first they can be hesitant but once you get them there not only do their facial expressions change, but they're more mobile, they start walking around and engaging with the children, it's amazing," she said. Former Swanbourne resident, Ron, who has been living at the Queenslea for a year, said the program reminded him of his own youth.
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