Age Friendly University Flashcards
When and where did the concept of an Age-Friendly University begin?
The concept began in 2015 in Dublin, Ireland.
What is the main goal of an Age-Friendly University?
The goal is to strategically address the challenges of an aging population through research, curriculum development, engagement with the aging community, and relationships with academic/support staff and students.
How does the Age-Friendly University address the challenges of an aging population?
Through its research agenda, curriculum development, community engagement, and fostering relationships with staff and students.
What are the key focus areas of an Age-Friendly University?
- Research on aging
- Curriculum development
- Engagement with the aging community
- Relationships with academic and support staff, and students
The age friendly principle 1
To encourage the participation of older adults in all the core activities of the university, including educational and research programmes
The age friendly principle 2
To promote personal and career development in the second half of life and to support those who wish to pursue ‘second careers’
The age friendly principle 3
To recognise the range of educational needs of older adults (from those who were early school-leavers through to those who wish to pursue Master’s or PhD qualifications)
The age friendly principle 4
To promote intergenerational learning to facilitate the reciprocal sharing of expertise between learners of all ages
The age friendly principle 5
To widen access to Online educational opportunities for older adults to ensure a diversity of routes to participation
The age friendly principle 6
To ensure that the university’s research agenda is informed by the needs of an ageing society and to promote public discourse on how higher education can better respond to the varied interest and needs of older adults
The age friendly principle 7
To increase the understanding of students of the longevity dividend and the increasing complexity and richness that ageing brings to our society
The age friendly principle 8
To enhance access for older adults to the university’s range of health and wellness programmes and its arts and cultural activities
The age friendly principle 9
To engage actively with the university’s own retired community
The age friendly principle 10
To ensure regular dialogue with organizations representing the interests of the ageing population
