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Kerstin Gerst Emerson – Educational Gerontology, 2024
During a time of increasing shortages in the eldercare workforce, attracting new workers to the field is imperative. It can be difficult to engage students in the field. One method to engage students with aging is through oral history assignments. This study explored the impact of an active assignment (interviewing an older adult) compared to a…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Older Adults, Aging (Individuals), Interviews
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Washington Narciso Gonçalves Gaia; Wesley Vieira da Silva; Luciana Santos Costa Vieira da Silva; Milka Alves Barbosa; Nuvea Kuhn; Claudimar Pereira da Veiga – Educational Gerontology, 2024
With the rising aging population, there is a pressing need for effective public policies and academic initiatives tailored to older adults, educational aspirations, and needs. This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the intersection between older adults and university education on a global scale, highlighting the critical role of…
Descriptors: Educational Gerontology, Older Adults, Quality of Life, Higher Education