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Age-Friendly Universities with Joann M. Montepare, PhD

Age-Friendly Universities with Joann M. Montepare, PhD Higher education in the United States has historically centered on delivering programs for younger people. By 2025, students aged 25 years old and above will make up 42% of the United States' college and university student populations. Evidence has established that universities can not only significantly impact older adults' later-life advancement, but content on aging is critical in higher education to prepare younger generations for the workforce. Age-Friendly Universities are gaining traction. There are currently over 70 state colleges and universities worldwide that are members of the Age-Friendly University Global Network with schools in Australia, Canada, Asia, Europe, and the United States. In today's episode, we will be talking about Age-Friendly Universities. I am joined by Dr. Joann Montepare, Professor of Psychology from Lasell University and the Convener of the AFU Research Interest Group with the Gerontological Society of America. Part One of 'Age-Friendly Universities ' The Administration on Aging of the Department of Health and Human Services has reported that the United State's population of older adults is expected to more than double by 2060. 7 out of 10 Americans who will shortly "retire" claim they intend to work after retirement. Many older adults will have not just one, but up to three, occupations during their lives. Consequently, the current parameters in education, employment, industrialization, healthcare, and other areas will change globally. The overarching goal of the Age-Friendly Universities Initiative, more than just looking at older adults' welfare, is to pave the way for these imminent transitions. "Age-Friendly Universities appreciate the need to provide younger students with education about aging." -Joann M. Montepare, PhD What Does It Mean To Be An Age-Friendly University? "Age-Friendly University" is a distinction that acknowledges a tradition of active learning and age-inclusiveness in higher education systems and activities. Age-Friendly Universities are committed to: Provide educational and research resources and innovations that cater to the expectations and aspirations of an aging population. Acknowledge aging and demographic shift among students, staff, and workers in the field of education. Increasing access for age-diverse learners for personal and professional development. Broaden the access to aging education. Decreasing age segregation and enhancing intergenerational opportunities, especially for older adults. Part Two of 'Age-Friendly Universities ' The Pillars And Principles of Age-Friendly Universities In an effort to embrace intergenerational education in college and universities, Six Pillars of Age-Friendly Universities and the Ten Age-Friendly Principles were established to create Age-Friendly Universities. The Six Age-friendly Universities Pillars of Activity (Core Areas of Higher Education) To extend age-friendly awareness and expertise, universities that support age diversity and age-friendly initiatives should be anchored on these six pillars of activity in higher education: Teaching & Learning Lifelong Learning Research & Innovation Intergenerational Learning Encore Careers & Enterprise Civic Engagement Read the full article at www.MelissaBPhD.com/podcast-blog