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As Australia's older population increases, so too will the issues that affect their health and happiness. Could the solution to a better life for older Australians be as simple as spending time with 4-year olds?
In the second week of the experiment, the older adults confront a series of activities aimed at one of the most frightening aspects of old age - memory decline.
This week adults will confront one of the most prevalent and devastating aspects of old age - low mood and depression. There's a series of mood boosting activities, including an outdoor excursion to the beach.
In an experiment that aims to tackle the adult's confidence and mobility, the experts curate an action-packed week aimed at increasing their physical ability, including a day of sports.
This week the adults are retested by the experts, and the class puts on a concert for friends and family showcasing the abilities that they've been developing over the course of the experiment.
In this second social experiment, eleven older adults who live alone in their own homes, have volunteered to be "mature age kindergarteners" by spending time with a group of 4-year-olds at a specially designed preschool.
It's week two of this ground-breaking social experiment, and so far the seniors have formed friendships with the four-year-old's and made improvements to their mood. This week the experiment focuses on memory.
At the half-way point of this social experiment, the seniors and children are tested on their confidence levels. A series of activities designed to be a confidence boot-camp prepare the group for their biggest outing so far.
In the penultimate week of this social experiment, 11 adults and 10 children participate in a series of physical activities to improve their mobility, with the hope it will keep them living independently for longer.
In the final week of this ground-breaking social experiment, eleven adults and ten children prepare for life after the experiment before the final testing reveals if the experiment has had a positive impact.
