Seniors wanted for a new intergenerational playgroup research study

Published on 29 August 2024

Local residents aged 65 years and older are invited to participate in a research program, run by the UNSW and The George Institute, investigating the effects of participation in a weekly intergenerational program for older adults. 

What does it involve?

A 2 hour weekly program that brings older adults and pre-schoolers together for a range of fun activities.

The sessions would be held at Woollahra Preschool in Double Bay over 20 weeks. 

Completion of assessments including:

• Questions on thinking skills and mood
• Simple health-related problems
• Strength, mobility and balance tests.

Who can join?

• Aged 65+
• Residing in the community
• Able to walk 6 metres (with or without a walking aid)
• Able to sit and stand from an armed chair
• Have a valid Working With Children Check (free to obtain)
• Have no speech or sensory difficulties that may prevent interaction
• Have an up-to-date vaccination status against COVID-19 and other current infectious diseases
• Attain a baseline Montreal Cognitive Assessment Score of 19+ (this will be assessed over the phone).

Read more in the flyer.(PDF, 9MB)

Find out more and apply

You can find out more and register by contacting The George Institute on:

8052 4365

Integrity-study@georgeinstitute.org.au

Or you can fill out an online expression of interest form.