Age Friendly Universities and engagement with older adults: moving from principles to practice |
| |
| Authors: | Craig A Talmage Rob Mark Maria Slowey Richard C Knopf |
| |
| Institution: | 1. Entrepreneurial Studies, Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Geneva, NY, USA;2. School of Public Affairs, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ, USAtalmage@hws.edu;4. Centre for Lifelong Learning, University of Stratchlyde, Glasgow, Scotland, UK;5. Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland;6. Universities Association for Lifelong Learning, Glasgow, Scotland, UK;7. Higher Education Research Centre (HERC), Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland;8. School of Community Resources and Development, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ, USA;9. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ, USA |
| |
| Abstract: | AbstractThe global society is facing a new burgeoning element: an ageing population. Response to the educational needs and interests of older adults requires innovative pedagogies and practices of teaching, research, and community engagement. While traditionally geared towards provision for younger adults, the case is presented that universities have the potential to play a major role in innovation for later life learning for older adults. This article outlines one approach, the Age Friendly University (AFU) and highlights 10 principles that offer a possible guide for innovation and institutional change. The integration of AFU’s mission and principles into three universities is reflected in stories from three university cases in Ireland, the UK (Scotland) and the USA exploring potential merits and also major challenges. It is argued the AFU has the potential to bring social, personal and economic benefits to older adults and universities alike. |
| |
| Keywords: | Age-friendly Third Age community engagement universities higher education lifelong learning |
|
|
