The university programs designed for older people (UPOP) is an important educational resource and it is essential to study them to identify their characteristics, the key aspects of their effects, and the possible additional benefits of participation in formal educational activities for its students. This systematic review aimed to examine the…

The elderly are faced with attempts to defraud, mislead, and confuse them about health consumerism. The development of consumer education classes directed toward the needs and interests of the aging population will combat the problem. The development, implementation, and evaluation of such programs are described. (Author)

Discusses the increased interest in providing educational opportunities for the elderly in industrialized countries. Describes the educational objectives of older students and educational opportunities such as Swedish study circles, Scandinavian folk high schools, the Universities of the Third Age, and the Open University of the United Kingdom.…