Rola Uniwersytetów Trzeciego Wieku w aktywnym starzeniu się
Universities of the Third Age and their rolein the active aging process

Summary/Abstract: This paper presents results of studies on lifelong learning of elderly people within the framework of the University of the Third Age. The main objective of the study was to evaluate the forms and methods employed, as well as the effects of such institutions of lifelong education in the context of the aging process. The research took the form of a case study of the University of the Third Age affiliated with Wrocław University of Economics. The institution under study offers a wide range of physical, mental and social activities for the eld- erly. Knowledge from assorted disciplines, practice of various skills and physical activities, pursuit of individual interests and social development allow the elderly to fully utilize their potential for lifelong growth. At the same time, an average participant of lifelong learning displays a wide range of positive attitudes, personal traits and behaviours supplementing and enhancing the process of active aging.

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