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Older people’s education: the case of Poland
Older people’s education: the case of Poland

Author(s): Agnieszka Kołodziej
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Published by: Editura Universității de Vest
Keywords: older people educationș Polandș aging research.

Summary/Abstract: In Poland, as well as in many other European countries, the proportion of older people is steadily growing. This phenomenon is related to numerous challenges faced by the countries. It is also worth pointing out that there is an increasing interest in ageing subjects, especially education in late adulthood. The issues related to education of older people in Poland were discussed in the article. It presents an overview of rapid demographic changes, the situation of the elderly people and their educational needs. Moreover, the article also deals with institutional assistance and support for older people’s education as well as the selected Polish research focusing on education in old age.

  • Issue Year: 36/2017
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 106-118
  • Page Count: 13
  • Language: English
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