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Aktywność edukacyjna w wybranych placówkach działających na rzecz osób starszych
Educational activity of selected institutions for the elderly

Author(s): Norbert G. Pikuła
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Education, Sociology
Published by: Sieć Badawcza Łukasiewicz – Instytut Technologii Eksploatacji
Keywords: old age; elderly; education; university of the third age; senior clubs; day support facilities;

Summary/Abstract: The purpose of the article is to describe the activities of selected institutions that, in the author’s opinion, undertake educational activities targeted at older people, which are of particular importance in the context of the polifromism of the old age. The article notes that educational activity of the elderly is important for many reasons. It allows the elders to maintain mental performance, understand new phenomena, and adopt to new circumstances. In addition, the multitude of forms and activities addressed to seniors confirm their value for the development of the elderly.

  • Issue Year: 109/2020
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 53-63
  • Page Count: 11
  • Language: Polish