From invisibility to inclusion: Opening the doors for older men at the University of the Third Age in Malta.

Older men are highly under-represented in late-life learning programmes. In reaction, the University of the Third Age in Malta (U3A) planned and implemented an 'Older Men Learning in the Community' project that (i) employed advertising strategies targeting specifically older men; (ii) organized preliminary meetings with older men to elicit 'generative themes' for possible subject content; and (iii), prompted facilitators to employ novel teaching styles such as peer and situated learning approaches. Data demonstrated that older men were highly inclined to participate in learning activities that intrigued their interest, were deemed practical to their lives, and resonated with their occupational careers and generational habitus. Moreover, the U3A presented older men with a possibility to address perceived challenges to their masculinity following their retirement from work and physical aging. However, the study also emphasized that U3As must not let such an interest on older men serve to reinforce patriarchal and masculine hegemony. Rather than a late-life learning programme be designed to address older men's inclinations to learn about subjects that are not of interest to older women, it is certainly also valuable for future learning projects to organize learning programmes that enable older men to overcome misogynistic notions.

The role of the University of the Third Age in meeting the needs of older adult learners in Poland.

The increasing number of older adults in society is becoming a major social focus. The article discusses demographic changes in Polish society in the context of the role played by the educational institution known as the University of the Third Age. Although implementing the idea of lifelong learning, such institutions constitute an important space allowing participants to experience life more fully by improving its quality. The information in this article can be used by other countries to organize education for older adults.

Visão dos docentes de uma universidade aberta à terceira idade quanto ao processo de ensino e aprendizagem de idosos / An open university of the third age professors view about the teaching and learning process of the elderly

Esta pesquisa tem por objetivo compreender a visão dos docentes em um projeto de educação para adultos e idosos, oferecido no formato de Universidade Aberta à Terceira Idade (UATI), quanto ao processo ensino-aprendizagem de idosos. Trata-se de pesquisa qualitativa, na qual participaram de uma entrevista semiestruturada treze professores que ministraram aulas entre 2013 e 2016. O procedimento de análise de conteúdo permitiu conhecer a forma de ingresso, os aspectos didáticos empregados e a percepção dos docentes quanto aos alcances e às limitações da proposta. Os dados indicaram que a maioria dos docentes são provenientes da própria instituição de ensino, privilegiam aulas expositivas e dialogadas e centralidade na relação professor/aluno e menos na relação entre idosos. Conclui-se que há necessidade de preparação do docente para atuar com idosos e o conteúdo ministrado deve estar relacionado às necessidades e às motivações de aprendizagem dos alunos, a fim de favorecer o processo de aprendizagens cognitivas e emocionais.(AU)

This research aims to understand the professors' view in an adult and elderly education project, offered in the format of Open University of the Third Age (OUTA), about the learning and teaching process of the elderly. This qualitative research was carried out with thirteen professors who taught between 2013 and 2016 and participated in a semi-structured interview. The content analysis procedure allowed us to know the form of entry, didactic aspects employed, and the professors' perception of the scope and limitations of the proposal. The data indicated that the professors' majority came from the institution itself, they favor dialogic lectures classes, the centrality in the professor/student relationship, and less in the relationship between the elders. It is concluded that there is a need to prepare professors to work with elderlies and the content taught must be related to students' learning needs and motivations to favor the process of cognitive and emotional learning.(AU)

O papel do gerontólogo nas universidades da terceira idade durante a pandemia de covid-19: estudo de caso / Gerontologist's role in the universities of the third age during covid-19 pandemic: case study

As Universidades da Terceira Idade (U3As) geralmente visam promover o envelhecimento saudável com atividades educacionais e sociais, mas desde 2020, o isolamento social da pandemia de Covid-19 tem exigido uma reorganização desses programas. Este artigo discute as possibilidades de intervenções e praxes em uma U3A para o enfrentamento das estratégias de mitigação da pandemia, na perspectiva de estagiários de Gerontologia que atuam em uma U3A, comparando os momentos antes e durante a pandemia. Para tanto, este relato de experiência descreve dois estudos de caso, sendo um relacionado ao estágio profissional anterior e outro durante a pandemia de Covid-19. Os dados foram coletados por meio de diagnóstico organizacional observacional e análise de documentos. Para a interpretação do material, foram realizadas análises documentais e de conteúdo, efetuando a comparação e discussão dos dados. Este projeto foi aprovado pelo Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa (CEP) e seguiu todos os preceitos éticos. Os resultados demonstram que o cenário de atuação do gerontólogo é amplo, mas o letramento digital, as informações sobre políticas de inclusão digital, profissionais capacitados para trabalhar com esse público e o fortalecimento de vínculos tornaram-se mais urgentes na pandemia de Covid-19.(AU)

Universities of the Third Age (U3As) generally aim to promote healthy ageing through educational and social activities, but since 2020, the social isolation of the Covid-19 pandemic has required a reorganization of these programs. This article discusses the possibilities of interventions and practices in a U3A to face the new reality of pandemic mitigation strategies, from the perspective of Gerontology interns who work in a U3A, comparing the moments before and during the pandemic. To this end, this experience report describes two case studies, being one related to internship before and the other during the Covid-19 pandemic. Data were collected through observational organizational diagnosis and document analysis. For the interpretation of the material, documentary and content analyzes were performed, making the comparison and discussion of the data. The Research Ethics Committee (CEP) approved this study. The results demonstrate that the gerontologist's role is broad, but digital literacy, information on digital inclusion policies, professionals trained to work with this audience, and strengthening professional bonds are more urgent in the Covid-19 pandemic.(AU)

The Role of Self-Esteem in the Relationship Between Loneliness and Life Satisfaction in Late Adulthood: Evidence from Poland.

BACKGROUND: The life satisfaction of elderly persons has been extensively investigated and discussed. However, a literature review shows that relatively few studies have focused on the effect of loneliness on the life satisfaction of older adults. Some researchers have acknowledged that the character of the relationship between loneliness and life satisfaction is still unclear, and this association is much more complex that it appears to be. Therefore, the main purpose of the current study was to understand how loneliness is associated with satisfaction, and whether self-esteem and educational involvement in the University of the Third Age (U3A) courses can affect this relationship among elderly people. METHODS: The research was conducted on a group of 179 elderly adults (65% women). We measured loneliness, satisfaction, and self-esteem. The data were collected via the paper-and-pencil format through convenience sampling, just before the COVID-19 pandemic began. RESULTS: The results obtained show that loneliness correlated negatively with self-esteem and life satisfaction. Self-esteem was associated positively with life satisfaction. Self-esteem acted as a suppressor between loneliness and life satisfaction. The participation of older adults in U3A moderated the strength of the relationship between loneliness and life satisfaction (direct effect) and between loneliness and life satisfaction mediated by self-esteem (indirect effect). CONCLUSION: The mediatory role of self-esteem and the moderating role of educational activities in the relationship between loneliness and life satisfaction in late adulthood have important developmental and social implications. It appears that although feelings of loneliness and social isolation have a negative association on the life satisfaction of older adults, this relationship may be altered by empowering seniors' self-esteem through their involvement in lifelong learning. Such a solution supports the functioning of older people also at the social level.

The Sense of Coherence, Self-Perception of Aging and the Occurrence of Depression Among the Participants of the University of the Third Age Depending on Socio-Demographic Factors.

PURPOSE: The aim of the study was to assess the relationship between the sense of coherence and self-perception of aging and the risk of depression among attendees of the University of the Third Age (U3A). The influence of socio-demographic factors was studied. PARTICIPANTS AND METHODS: The study involved 315 attendees of the U3A aged on average 68.4 years, age range 60-82 years old. The overwhelming majority were women (91.7%). Cross-sectional research was conducted using standardized questionnaires - the SOC-29 scale, the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS - brief version) and the author's own questionnaire regarding self-perception of aging. RESULTS: The study participants showed an average level of sense of coherence (130.7± 23.2). The highest number of people obtained average results of sense of coherence, both in terms of global SOC (75.2%) and its components. The highest scores on the SOC-29 scale were found for the sense of comprehensibility (41.3%). The mean value of the self-perception of aging was 69.0±16.0 and indicates the lower range of results for positive attitude. Nearly ¾ (72.1%) of the respondents had a positive self-perception of aging. The values of the scale of self-perception of aging showed a statistically significant relation to the global level of sense of coherence and its components (p<0.001). In people without depression, positive self-perception of aging was significantly more frequent than among participants with depression of increasing intensity. Education was significantly correlated with the results of the SOC-29 scale, the self-perception of aging scale and the GDS scale. CONCLUSION: From the U3A research group, better educated elderly people have a higher sense of coherence and show a more positive self-perception of aging. Moreover, these people are less likely to show signs of senile depression.

Healthy aging and the University of the Third Age - Health behavior and subjective health outcomes in older adults.

INTRODUCTION: By participating in the University of the Third Age (U3A), retirees are offered the opportunity for activation and development in the later years of life. However, little is known how certain aspects of healthy aging, such as health-related behavior and subjective health outcomes, differ between U3A students and other older adults not taking part in any form of education. To address this, the aim of the present study was to compare selected aspects of healthy aging in a group of U3A members with older adults not taking part in any form of lifelong learning. The study also establishes relationships between the tested variables and predictors of health behavior. MATERIALS AND METHODS: 277 older adults (130 U3A members and 147 non-members) aged 60-92 (M = 68.84, SD = 5.32) completed measures of health behavior, self-rated physical health, self-rated sense of own health responsibility and satisfaction with life. RESULTS: The U3A attendees presented significantly higher scores for general health behavior and some of its components, and declared higher self-rated health than their peers not affiliated to any educational organization. Self-rated health, responsibility for health and satisfaction with life were positively correlated with general health behavior and most of their categories. but the correlation coefficients differed between both groups. A hierarchical regression model demonstrated the predictive roles of attendance in U3A, sociodemographic and subjective factors in health behavior undertaking. CONCLUSIONS: The study results may help to identify older adults who should be targeted in interventions aimed at supporting healthy aging.

[Participation in research: interest and opinions on participatory research among participants of a senior university]. / Partizipativ mitforschen: Interesse und Meinungen zur partizipativen Forschung unter Teilnehmenden einer Senioren-Universität.

BACKGROUND: In gerontological research, older people are often used as test subjects. Participatory research means the active and equal involvement of those affected by the research question, i.e., the subjects and the academic researchers. But what is the interest in participatory research among older people who participate in an educational institution of the third age? In order to answer this question, participants of a senior university were interviewed. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The survey was conducted as a standardized postal survey combined with an optional online survey of participants from the Senior University of Zurich (Switzerland). The sample consisted of 811 persons aged between 56 and 96 years. RESULTS: Of the respondents 24% had already participated in a participatory research project and of these, older people and people with a high level of education were more likely to be involved, as were people who are more likely to be extraverted and who regularly volunteer. Of all respondents, 62% were interested in participatory research projects. In a multivariate perspective, interest depended on age, education, volunteering and experience with such research projects. CONCLUSION: The interest in participatory participation among Senior University members was high. This interest was more pronounced among people who already had experience with such projects. Further studies should evaluate the interest in research participation on the basis of implemented participatory projects and define optimal framework conditions.

"Livro da vida": trabalhando memórias e ressignificando experiências de vida de um grupo de idosas(os) / "The book of life": working with memories and resignifying life experiences of a group of elderly people

Este artigo tem como finalidade apresentar uma intervenção psicossocial realizada com um grupo de idosas(os) da Universidade Aberta da Terceira Idade, projeto da Universidade La Salle. O grupo era composto por quinze idosas(os) com faixa etária acima de 60 anos e as reuniões ocorriam semanalmente, com uma hora de duração. A proposta era fazer com que as(os) idosas(os) escrevessem suas histórias de vida, com ênfase nos momentos importantes e marcantes para sua existência, sejam estes bons ou ruins. Para tanto, foi sugerida a construção de um "Livro da Vida" de cada idoso(a), que seria dividido em capítulos, de acordo com cada fase do desenvolvimento. A experiência de narrar e escrever suas histórias de vida fez com que o grupo ressignificasse seus posicionamentos em relação ao outro e ao envelhecimento, reativando memórias de diferentes fases da vida e que colaboraram para a ressignificação de suas identidades e experiências de vida. (AU)

This article aims to present a psychosocial intervention performed with a group of elderly people from the Open University of the Third Age, a project of the University Center La Salle. The group consisted of fifteen elderly people aged over 60 years and meetings were held weekly for one hour. The proposal was to make the elderly write their life stories and those moments that were important for their existence, whether good or bad. Therefore, it was suggested that they make a "Book of Life", which would be divided into chapters with each stage of development. The experience of narrating and writing their life stories made the group resignify their positioning in relation to the other and to aging, reactivating memories of different phases of life and collaborating to the resignification of their identities and life experiences. (AU)

Avaliação participativa de uma Universidade Aberta à Terceira Idade: perspectiva dos idosos / Participatory evaluation of an Open University for the Third Age: elderly' s perspective / Evaluación participativa de una Universidad Abierta para Adultos Mayores: perspectiva de las personas mayores

O objetivo deste artigo foi realizar uma avaliação participativa de uma Universidade Aberta à Terceira Idade na perspectiva dos idosos participantes. Dez pessoas com idade entre 62 e 74 anos, participaram de uma entrevista semiestruturada, cujos dados foram submetidos à análise de conteúdo temática. Três categorias foram discutidas: satisfação com o projeto, aprendizagens para o cotidiano e recursos didáticos e planejamento. A satisfação decorreu da possibilidade de interação e aquisição de conhecimentos. Discute-se a necessidade de avançar quanto à didática empregada por parte dos professores e do planejamento do projeto.

The objective of this article was to carry out a participatory evaluation of an Open University to the Third Age from the elderly's perspective. Ten people aged between 62 and 74 years participated in a semi-structured interview, whose data were submitted to the thematic content analysis. Three categories were discussed: satisfaction with the project, learning for daily life and didactic resources and planning. Satisfaction arose from the possibility of interaction and acquisition of knowledge. It discusses the need to advance the didactics used by teachers and project planning.

El objetivo de este artículo fue llevar a cabo una evaluación participativa de una Universidad Abierta para personas mayores desde la perspectiva de las mismas. Diez adultos mayores entre 62 y 74 anõs participaron en una entrevista semiestruturada, cuyos datos fueron sometidos a análisis de contenido temático. Se discutieron tres categorias: satisfación con el proyeto, aprendizaje diario y recursos didácticos y planificación. La satisfacción resultó en la posibilidad de interacción y adquisición de conocimiento. Se discute la necesidad de avanzar en términos de didáctica utilizada por los maestros y la planificación de proyectos.

Changes in quality of life: the experience of elderly persons at a university of the third age / Mudanças na qualidade de vida: a experiência de idosas em uma universidade aberta à terceira idade

Abstract Objectives: The aim of the present qualitative and quantitative study was to investigate whether the participation of elderly persons in the University of the Third Age (U3A) of the Federal University of São Paulo, Baixada Santista (Unifesp/BS) led to a perceived improvement in quality of life; the meaning of the term quality of life for the participants; and whether education and social interaction are considered relevant in any such perceived improvement. Method: Data were collected through the SF-36 questionnaire and semi-structured interviews at the beginning and end of the academic year. Results: The quantitative data did not differ significantly between the beginning and end of the research period, except for the variable Vitality (V). The qualitative results, however, signaled a perception of change in terms of education, social interaction and quality of life. Conclusion: The data indicated that participation in the University of the Third Age at the Federal University of São Paulo, Baixada Santista (Unifesp/BS) was associated with a perception of positive changes in the quality of life of the elderly persons, who considered social interaction and education to be an important part of these improvements.

Resumo Objetivos: Esta pesquisa, de abordagens qualitativa e quantitativa, visou investigar se a participação de idosos na Universidade Aberta à Terceira Idade da Universidade Federal de São Paulo campus Baixada Santista-Unifesp/BS promove a percepção de melhorias em sua qualidade de vida; a concepção dos participantes acerca do termo qualidade de vida e se a educação e a convivência social são consideradas como relevantes nesta percepção de melhorias. Método: A coleta de dados deu-se pela aplicação do questionário SF-36 e por entrevistas semiestruturadas, ao início e ao término do ano letivo. Resultados: Os dados quantitativos não apontaram diferenças significativas nos momentos inicial e final, a não ser para a variável Vitalidade (V). Os resultados qualitativos, porém, sinalizaram a percepção de transformações em relação à educação, ao convívio social e à qualidade de vida. Conclusão: Os dados obtidos indicaram que a participação na Universidade Aberta à Terceira Idade da Universidade Federal de São Paulo campus Baixada Santista- Unifesp/BS associou-se à percepção de mudanças positivas na qualidade de vida dos idosos que consideraram a convivência social e a educação como aspectos relevantes dessas melhorias.

Correlations between satisfaction with life and selected personal resources among students of Universities of the Third Age.

PURPOSE: The aim of the study was to identify personal resources, including health-related resources, sense of self-efficacy, attitude to life (optimism/pessimism) and self-assessment, and to determine their relationship with satisfaction with life in members of the Universities of the Third Age (U3As) in Poland. The impact of sociodemographic factors was analyzed. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study included 320 participants of U3As; their mean age was 67.5 years and the vast majority of them were women (92.5%). The study was a screening test based on a diagnostic survey using validated scales, Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS), Life Orientation Test (LOT-R) and Generalized Self-Efficacy Scale (GSES), and a survey of own design. RESULTS: Men showed significantly higher mean SWLS scores than women. SWLS scores were found to correlate significantly with LOT-R (r=0.411; P<0.001) and GSES scores (r=0.451; P<0.001). The respondents' financial situation had a significant impact on their scores in all scales: SWLS (P<0.001), LOT-R (P<0.001) and GSES (P<0.001). Educational attainment of the respondents showed a significant correlation with SWLS (P=0.004) and GSES (P=0.011). CONCLUSION: In the process of preparation for successful aging, particular emphasis should be placed on the continuous development of an individual, as it leads to the improvement of their socioeconomic status. Also, promoting positive personality traits and responsibility for one's own life, including health, is of vital importance. The study is particularly important for the early identification of individuals at risk of unsuccessful aging.

University of the Third Age: the impact of continuing education on the quality of life of the elderly / Universidade aberta para a terceira idade: o impacto da educação continuada na qualidade de vida dos idosos

OBJECTIVE: To verify, among elderly participants of the University of the Third Age (UnATI) of PUC Goiás, Goiania, Brazil, whether quality of life was higher or lower among veteran or first-year participants of the UnATI, and to evaluate if there was a statistically significant difference between the quality of life of men and women or first-years and veterans. METHOD: An observational case-control study with a quantitative approach was performed with 100 elderly individuals from the UnATI. Fifty first-years and fifty veterans were involved. Two questionnaires were applied, one with sociodemographic data and the other using the World Health Organization Quality of Life - Old (WHOQOL-OLD) scale, which evaluates the quality of life of the elderly. Variance analysis (ANOVA) and multivariate variance analysis (MANOVA) were performed, with p≤0.05 applied to the relevant statistics. RESULTS: The vast majority of the sample were women (90%), aged between 60 and 86 years old (average of 68.37±5.28 years old). The overall quality of life score was 3.68±0.50 (first-years) and 3.87±0.55 (veterans). There was a statistically significant difference in the areas: sensory functioning (veterans =4.28±0.65 and first-years =3.95±0.80) (p=0.025) and past, present and future activity (veterans =4.0±0.72 and first-years =3.59±0.79) (p=0.008). Multivariate variance analysis identified that the overall quality of life scores of both men (veterans =3.15 and first-years =4.21) and women (veterans =3.78 and first-years =3.86), were highest after they became veteran students (p=0.007). CONCLUSION: Veterans had a higher quality of life than first-years. The continuing education provided by UnATI has a positive impact on the quality of life of the elderly. AU

OBJETIVO: Verificar, em idosos da Universidade Aberta para Terceira Idade (UnATI) da PUC Goiás, Goiânia, Brazil, se a qualidade de vida é maior ou menor entre os veteranos participantes da UnATI e calouros, e avaliar se existe diferença estatística significativa entre homens e mulheres, calouros e veteranos na obtenção da qualidade de vida. MÉTODO: Estudo observacional de caso-controle com abordagem quantitativa realizado com 100 idosos da UnATI. Foram pesquisados 50 calouros e 50 veteranos e aplicados dois questionários, sendo um com dados sociodemográficos e o outro o World Health Organization Quality of Life - Old (WHOQOL-OLD) que avalia a qualidade de vida em idosos. Foram feitas análises descritivas (porcentagem, média e desvio-padrão), de variância (ANOVA) e multivariada de variância (MANOVA), aplicando-se p≤0,05 para os dados estatisticamente significantes. RESULTADOS: A maioria dos idosos era do sexo feminino (90%), com idade entre 60 e 86 (média de 68,37±5,28) anos. A qualidade de vida total apresentou score de 3,68±0,50 (calouros) e 3,87±0,55 (veteranos). Houve diferença estatística significativa nos domínios: funcionamento do sensório (veteranos =4,28±0,65 e calouros =3,95±0,80) (p=0,025); atividade passada, presente e futura (veteranos =4,0±0,72 e calouros =3,59±0,79) (p=0,008). A análise multivariada da variância identificou que a qualidade de vida total, tanto nos participantes do sexo masculino (calouros =3,15 e veteranos =4,21) quanto nos do sexo feminino (calouras =3,78 e veteranas =3,86), alcançou scores mais altos depois que se tornaram alunos veteranos (p=0,007). CONCLUSÃO: Os alunos veteranos apresentaram uma maior qualidade de vida do que os novos alunos ingressantes. A educação continuada proporcionada pela UnATI tem um impacto positivo na qualidade de vida dos idosos. AU

Apropriação e uso de novas tecnologias por idosos portugueses de uma Universidade Sénior / Appropriation and use of new technologies by Portuguese elderly in a Senior University / Propiedad y uso de nuevas tecnologías por los ancianos portugueses en una Universidad de Mayores

O presente texto relata uma pesquisa realizada junto a idosos portugueses, com o objetivo de investigar as influências e ressonâncias do aprendizado de informática na sociabilidade dos mesmos. Foram feitas entrevistas com seis idosos participantes do curso de Internet, da Universidade Sénior Contemporânea, na cidade do Porto, em Portugal. Os dados da pesquisa apontam para uma problematização dos vínculos na atualidade, no sentido de atentar para os impactos da internet nos processos de subjetivação nas diferentes idades da vida.

This paper reports a research carried out with Portuguese elderly, in intended to investigate the influences and computer learning resonances in their sociability. Interviews were conducted with six elderly participants of a Internet course, of the Universidade Sénior Contemporânea, in the city of Porto, Portugal. The survey data point to a questioning of the modern relationships, with special interest to the impact of the internet on the processes of subjectification in the different ages of life.

Este trabajo reporta una investigación realizada con ancianos portugueses, con el fin de investigar las influencias y resonancias en el aprendizaje por computadora de la sociabilidad de los mismos. Se realizaron entrevistas con seis participantes en el curso de Internet, de la Universidade Sénior Contemporânea, en la ciudad de Oporto, en Portugal. Los datos de la encuesta apuntan a un cuestionamiento de las relaciones actuales, especialmente para prestar atención al impacto de Internet en los procesos subjetivos en las diferentes edades de la vida.

O papel do bacharel em Gerontologia na Universidade da Terceira Idade: um relato de experiência / The role of gerontologist at a university of the third age: a case study

Este artigo apresenta o relato da experiência do Bacharel em Gerontologia em uma Universidade da Terceira Idade em município do interior do Estado de São Paulo, Brasil. Tem o objetivo de descrever a atuação deste profissional neste contexto e discutir sobre os diferentes modelos de universidades da terceira idade em diferentes partes do mundo. Uma revisão sistemática duplo-cega da literatura atual disponível foi realizada e sintetizada. Além disso, a experiência de plano de gestão do gerontólogo é descrita e comentada, embasando sua atuação nas Universidades da Terceira Idade.

This paper presents the Gerontologist's practice at a University of the Third Age in the countryside of SP/BR. The aim is to describe the gerontologist professional portfolio in this context and discuss the different models of Universities of the Third Age in different parts of the world. A systematic review of the current available literature was conducted and synthesized. In addition, the management plan conducted by undergraduate students on Gerontology is described and commented in order to discuss the practice at Universities of the Third Age.

A educação e os seniores / The education and the Seniors

O presente artigo analisa dimensões da educação de sêniores no contexto da sociedade portuguesa contemporânea, explorando o conceito de aprendizagem ao longo da vida, hoje enraizado no sistema educativo e formativo europeu e português, principalmente na sua dimensão, de qualificação profissional ou com fins de valorização pessoal, neste caso nos idosos. Aborda também a importância das Universidades da Terceira Idade ou Universidade Sênior, continuar a estudar, e a adquirir competências ao longo da nossa vida neste cenário.

This paper analyzes the dimensions of senior education in the context of contemporary Portuguese society, exploring the concept of learning throughout life, now settled in European and Portuguese education and formative system, mainly in their professional qualification or personnel development dimensions, in this case the elderly. It also discusses the importance of Universities of the Third Age or Senior University to continue studying and acquiring skills throughout lives in this scenario.

A educação e os seniores / The education and the Seniors

O presente artigo analisa dimensões da educação de sêniores no contexto da sociedade portuguesa contemporânea, explorando o conceito de aprendizagem ao longo da vida, hoje enraizado no sistema educativo e formativo europeu e português, principalmente na sua dimensão, de qualificação profissional ou com fins de valorização pessoal, neste caso nos idosos. Aborda também a importância das Universidades da Terceira Idade ou Universidade Sênior, continuar a estudar, e a adquirir competências ao longo da nossa vida neste cenário.(AU)

This paper analyzes the dimensions of senior education in the context of contemporary Portuguese society, exploring the concept of learning throughout life, now settled in European and Portuguese education and formative system, mainly in their professional qualification or personnel development dimensions, in this case the elderly. It also discusses the importance of Universities of the Third Age or Senior University to continue studying and acquiring skills throughout lives in this scenario.(AU)

O papel do bacharel em Gerontologia na Universidade da Terceira Idade: um relato de experiência / The role of gerontologist at a university of the third age: a case study

Este artigo apresenta o relato da experiência do Bacharel em Gerontologia em uma Universidade da Terceira Idade em município do interior do Estado de São Paulo, Brasil. Tem o objetivo de descrever a atuação deste profissional neste contexto e discutir sobre os diferentes modelos de universidades da terceira idade em diferentes partes do mundo. Uma revisão sistemática duplo-cega da literatura atual disponível foi realizada e sintetizada. Além disso, a experiência de plano de gestão do gerontólogo é descrita e comentada, embasando sua atuação nas Universidades da Terceira Idade.(AU)

This paper presents the Gerontologist’s practice at a University of the Third Age in the countryside of SP/BR. The aim is to describe the gerontologist professional portfolio in this context and discuss the different models of Universities of the Third Age in different parts of the world. A systematic review of the current available literature was conducted and synthesized. In addition, the management plan conducted by undergraduate students on Gerontology is described and commented in order to discuss the practice at Universities of the Third Age.(AU)

Aprender na terceira idade: educação permanente e velhice bem-sucedida como promoção da saúde mental do idoso / Learning in the third age: continuing education and succesful old age as mental health promotion for the elderly

Este trabalho tem por objetivo investigar o espaço e as contribuições da educação na promoção da saúde mental dos idosos. O estudo foi realizado a partir de uma pesquisa bibliográfica que busca identificar as ações que estão sendo desenvolvidas sobre educação permanente no Brasil, a atuação da Pedagogia na elaboração de programas educacionais e a sua representação na composição de equipes multidisciplinares para a promoção da saúde mental dos idosos.

This study aims to investigate the space and the contributions of education in the promotion of mental health of the elderly. The study was conducted from a bibliographical research that seeks to identify the actions that are being developed on continuing education in Brazil, the role of Pedagogy in the development of educational programs and its representation in the composition of multidisciplinary teams to promote the mental health of elderly.

Aprender na Terceira Idade: Educação Permanente e Velhice Bem-Sucedida como Promoção da Saúde Mental do Idoso / Learning in the Third Age: Continuing Education and Succesful Old Age as Mental Health Promotion for the Elderly

Este trabalho tem por objetivo investigar o espaço e as contribuições da educação na promoção da saúde mental dos idosos. O estudo foi realizado a partir de uma pesquisa bibliográfica que busca identificar as ações que estão sendo desenvolvidas sobre educação permanente no Brasil, a atuação da Pedagogia na elaboração de programas educacionais e a sua representação na composição de equipes multidisciplinares para a promoção da saúde mental dos idosos.(AU)

This study aims to investigate the space and the contributions of education in the promotion of mental health of the elderly. The study was conducted from a bibliographical research that seeks to identify the actions that are being developed on continuing education in Brazil, the role of Pedagogy in the development of educational programs and its representation in the composition of multidisciplinary teams to promote the mental health of elderly.(AU)