Daisy A Wiggin, Annalisa Setti, Jana Mali, Daniela Elisabeth Ströckl, Panayota Sourtzi, Elina Nevala, Benjamin Penič, Vera Zymbal, Graça Cardadeiro, Filomena Carnide, Fátima Baptista, Tony Fitzgerald, Suzanne Timmons
Healthy and active aging and age-friendly society frameworks attempt to address the well-documented challenges and opportunities of population aging. To meet the needs of an increasingly older society, there is a demand for professionals with appropriate age-related knowledge and skills. To this end, a master's in active aging is in development. This study reports on the consultation with prospective students, employers, older people and academics on the knowledge areas to be included in the course. An anonymous online survey gathered data from stakeholders in Ireland, Slovenia, Austria, Portugal, Finland, and Greece...
August 30, 2023: Gerontology & Geriatrics Education