Abstract
First established in 2012, the Age Friendly University Global Network consists of over 85 universities worldwide, many of which are in the United States. In this study, I provide an overview of scholarship surrounding Age-Friendly Universities (AFUs), specifically looking at intergenerational education in broader terms. I discuss the potential of AFUs to not only support the social and intellectual needs of older adults and provide spaces for positive intergenerational interactions but also address the financial and enrollment-related needs of at-risk higher education institutions.
Presenters
Farah BaigAge-Friendly Consultant, State of Minnesota (Independent Contractor), United States
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
2022 Special Focus—Considering Aging Policies: Between the Local and the Global
KEYWORDS
Age-friendly Universities, Belonging, Older Student, Life-long Learning
