Category: Facts
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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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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 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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Generational stereotypes, like reheated pizza, burn quickest at the edges. For the first time in history, the labor force is made up of five generations of employees. Never before has such a wide range of perspectives and experiences been represented in the workplace. And which group bears the brunt of our bias? According to a recent survey…
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Everyone has to adapt to changes that occur throughout their life, and for seniors, this is particularly crucial. The process of adapting to aging is unique for each person, but there are certain characteristics that generally define healthy adaptation. These include: perspective, flexibility, foresight, understanding others, and finding joy. PERSPECTIVE means that a person should…
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Have you ever experienced dissatisfaction among seniors participating in your educational activities, where their expectations were not met? The issue might have stemmed from not fully understanding their motivation—the reasons why they decided to attend your workshop or seminar. Let’s explore the motivational factors for older adults in learning and how you, as instructors, can…
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It is quite clear that art and culture have a positive impact on seniors’ lives. Many retirement homes, clubs, and associations organize various social events, performances, and theater shows throughout the year, especially during the International Older Persons Month in October. These activities are often welcomed with enthusiasm, as art and culture play a significant…
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It is clear that working with seniors has its own specific characteristics, which require a specially prepared instructor who understands the traits of this target group and methods for more effective learning. Ko (2020) defined certain requirements for the personality of an instructor in the context of senior education, which we present here in a…
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Learning Has No Age Limit There’s a common misconception in society that artificial intelligence is used only by young people. However, during workshops designed for the older generation, I was reassured that this is far from true. Even during a session on the basics of using a smartphone, one lady approached me to help her…