Credit: abc.net.au

A retirement home in The Netherlands has developed an ingenious share house solution to help both the young and the elderly. Students live rent-free at the retirement home. In exchange they work 30 hours a month around the home, arranging dinners but mostly just spending time with elderly residents.  The programme has brought great results for both the elderly and the students themselves who learn a lot from their new slightly older friends. Click here to learn more.