Originally published in 1985, this book was the first book in the UK to provide an overview of educational gerontology and examine the needs for educational opportunities for older adults. The book draws on developments and experience from the UK, Denmark and the USA and should be of interest to all concerned with adult education, gerontology and policy makers in the fields of education, health and social services.
Foreword 1. An Ageing Society: Education and the Role of Older Adults in Britain and the USA 2. What is Educational Gerontology? North American and British Definitions 3. The Later Years of Lifelong Learning 4. The Development of Education for Older People in the USA 5. Education for Older Adults in Britain: A Developing Movement 6. Pre-Retirement Education: A Survey of Current Problems in Britiain and the USA 7. Educational Gerontology in Denmark 8. Gerontological Education for a Caring Society: The Way Ahead 9. Older People as Consumers of Education: The Politics of Provision and Participation 10. Conclusion