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In today’s online age, it is important to consider the older generation and their need to be informed, educated, and involved in what is happening around them. One area increasingly affecting daily life is the digital world. This world can be a great helper for seniors—but it can also be a source of frustration, risks,…
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It’s usually the youth that is associated with cutting-edge technology. Virtual reality (VR) is a simulated experience that can be similar to or completely different from the real world and on the beginning it was used for the games, fun. The kinds of the games are very popular among young people. But the situation changes.…
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The first problem is how to recognize violence. One tool that can help identify violence is a questionnaire: Does your partner/child/caregiver ever: The answers help reveal the scale of violence. What is most important is that the conversation with a senior should take place without any family members present. The senior must not be afraid…
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The most popular organizations which organized the activities for the seniors in Poland are Third Age Universities. Usually the organizations are in the towns and cities. Universities of the third age are educational institutions which primarily target the elderly. The U3As’ main objective is to activate senior citizens through education – lectures, workshops, courses, group…
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The spokesperson is like a representative but it’s a clerk, who mus not be a senior. This is new position and it’s not obligatory for any municipality. The position of the spokesperson of the seniors in Łódź was created by the local government in 2018. It was the first initiative in Poland. The first spokesperson…
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One of the aim of Erasmus+ project “European Union Citizen” was questionnaire about knowledge about basic values of EU. The partners form Belgium (Asturia wzw), Poland (Fundacja Bądź Aktywny) and Portugal (Cassa de Professores) prepared the common questionnaire and translated it for the national languages. The answers were collected by all and the international team…
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Usually, seniors have a mobile phone with a camera and use it to take photos. This can be the first step to getting interested in photography. Some of them prefer using traditional cameras. This kind of activity is an opportunity to teach them about photography, IT tools, and improve the necessary skills. The basic terms…
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The Role of Games ➢ Provide fun, alone or in a group.➢ Eliminate boredom and relieve stress.➢ Make parties and other social events easier, more enjoyable, and less intimidating.➢ Help exercise the brain.➢ Improve mood, memory, concentration, reasoning, and imagination.➢ Help the brain learn something new.➢ Support the integration of people and generations. Categories of…
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If you want to organize an excursion to a big city, you need a very good plan that takes into account the needs of seniors. Some get tired very quickly, while others need occasional rest. Parking is a problem in all cities, especially for large buses. Many tourist areas are also closed to cars. Therefore,…
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We know that as we age, the brain shrinks, and this can cause cognitive changes such as difficulty focusing, memory problems, and issues with multitasking.There are ways for seniors to stimulate their brains to keep them functioning at their best. One of these ways is for caregivers to offer games for seniors. A puzzle is…