Just one in three 18–25-year-olds are able to do basic DIY, compared to two-thirds of those aged 58 and over, according to a new survey by leading not-for-profit care home provider Sanctuary Care. Map reading, growing fruit and veg and basic car maintenance, such as changing a tyre are also more common skills amongst the Boomer generation.
When asked at what age they thought developing new skills becomes “difficult”, Gen Z respondents said 35 years, whilst respondents aged over 58 put this figure at 63 years old.
Care home provider Sanctuary Care has launched a nationwide initiative to turn care on its head by empowering elderly residents to harness existing pastimes and skills to play an active role in how their care is delivered.
