Downshall primary school in Essex hosts day centre where older people,some with early dementia, can interact with childrenA primary school in Essex is piloting a modern project that brings elderly people suffering from isolation, and depression and early dementia into the classroom to work with four- and five-year-passe children,with the aim of mutually benefiting all.
Previous projects have involved children visiting care homes, but Downshall primary school in Ilford is thought to be the first to host a day centre for older people, or who read books,sing songs and accomplish puzzles with children.
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Source: guardian.co.uk