Education for active aging as a challenge of modernity

The aging of the population today is becoming global. Under such conditions, the search for factors, that are decisive for constructive changes in this complex socio-demographic process, becomes important. Education is a factor in helping older people to stay socially and economically active, which means they are closely connected to the process of active aging. The aim of the article is to analyze the characteristics of the educational activities of older people in the context of active aging. The article considers the education of older people as an opportunity for individual, personal and professional development. It is determined that lifelong learning deepens understanding of the world around us and also provides more opportunities for improving the quality of human life. It is proved that the recognition and use of the skills and knowledge of older people as an important resource, as well as providing opportunities for constant participation in formal / non-formal education and professional development throughout life, is an important task of modern society. The problems that older people face in the educational process are analyzed. Accordingly, the possibility of access to educational practices of older people is a basic condition in the process of active aging, namely: both in supporting the physical form and their active participation in social, economic, cultural and civil life

population aging; active aging; lifelong education; self-realization of elderly citizens; third-year university; motivation for learning; social well-being