Ageism (i.e., stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination based on an individual’s age) has serious outcomes, for example on mental health. One strategy to reduce ageism are educational interventions, such as e-learning…
We have joined the alliance around the “Swiss Charta Education 65+” and are keen to set an example. This initiative is of crucial importance…
The Swiss Association of Seniors Universities (U3) and the Association of Swiss Adult Education Centers (VSV) published the Swiss 65+ Education Report at the end of 2023. Here we highlight four aspects that go beyond the evaluation of offers.
Today, we live in a society in which being old and the old age phase of life are predominantly a stigma – a state that should be avoided. Negative images…
While the Roman orator Cicero classified dancing as “mad” (perhaps with a twinkle in his eye), today we intuitively know about the numerous positive effects – and not just at…
