OLDER PERSONS AND DEVELOPMENTAccess to knowledge, education and training
Research is needed into changes occurring in learning processes with ageing and the outcomes of formal education and training. The relative effectiveness of different educational modalities at all ages need evaluation. Those persons dealing with ageing and older persons themselves should be taught to understand and appreciate education capacities and needs of people as they become older. Educational needs of persons as they age should be taken into account in the provision of services and care.
Research- Rigorous evaluation of emerging distant learning technologies are needed to ensure the inevitable expansion of this field will have scientific foundations
- Education should be viewed as a lifelong activity to enable individuals to contribute to society and the workforce.
- Access to information and education should be sensitive to cohort-and age-associated differences in learning processes
- Policies and practices that use the most effective and efficient methods of learning for older adults should be implemented by policy makers and practitioners in the areas of preventative health care (lifestyle and medical interventions), use of social structures (e.g. financial provisions, health services); self help with health and disability challenges (where appropriate), and involvement in political and community organizations.