ENHANCING THE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE FOR AGING INDIVIDUALS: AN ANALYSIS OF THE UNIVERSITY FOR THE THIRD AGE
ENHANCING THE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE FOR AGING INDIVIDUALS: AN ANALYSIS OF THE UNIVERSITY FOR THE THIRD AGE

Author(s): Alka Obadić, Zoran Ježić
Subject(s): Adult Education, Higher Education , Demography and human biology, Inclusive Education / Inclusion, Sociology of Education
Published by: Sveučilište Josipa Jurja Strossmayera u Osijeku, Ekonomski fakultet u Osijeku
Keywords: active aging; older participation; education; university; university for the third age;
Summary/Abstract: Demographic change presents a challenge for all developed countries, especially EU countries, with significant aging populations. Therefore, active aging is key. Older people must be included in society, and their participation must be considered a priority without any stigmatization and discrimination they are often exposed to. Older people need to remain active in their daily lives in their community (e.g., education and training facilities that enable active aging at work, health and care services that support healthy aging and independent living, etc.). Consequently, meaningful educational opportunities for older individuals should be a top priority. This paper addresses the critical area of lifelong learning for an aging population, focusing on the university for the third age as a distinctive and innovative model. The authors undertake a comprehensive theoretical analysis of the literature published to date on education for older people to examine the impact and effectiveness of educational programs that address the educational needs of older adults. In the applied part of the paper, the authors analyze the programs and activities of the University for the Third Age of the University of Rijeka.

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