University-Based Approaches for Older Adults: Adapting Universities for the 100-Year Lifespan Case Study: McGill Community for Lifelong Learning

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15

Foreign Countries; Adult Learning; Lifelong Learning; Adult Students; Older Adults; Universities; College Role; Well Being; Educational Benefits; Student Attitudes; Preferences; Cooperative Learning

1925-993X

This study uses the McGill Community for Lifelong Learning (MCLL) as a case study to probe issues related to seniors' learning within university contexts, including demographics, effects of learning on the lives of older adults, mutual benefits, and expectations for learners and the university community of which they are members. The intention of this research is to enable the continuous improvement of MCLL and, given national and international demographic shifts, to add new perspectives to the literature on the increasingly vital topic of continuing to learn throughout the lifespan. This study adds to the literature regarding seniors' learning and the role of universities by providing an important case study that highlights the voices of older adults. The work provides observations and recommendations that can help to inform other universities and their practices regarding this demographic.

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2022

EJ1329053