Older adults are a growing population. This article reviews the literature on older adults in "Adult Learning" from its inception in 1989 through 2020. Topics focus primarily on program reports, programmatic learning needs, personal reflections, and classroom methods. Key findings include that "older adult" is not well-defined…

A late modern rationale for the education of older people has not yet been sufficiently explored. In this action research, I explore Giddens's life politics as a framework for a late modern rationale for older adult education. Eleven older learners were recruited voluntarily to an online study group conducted via Zoom at a University for the Third…

This "Futures" column shares insights about men's learning beyond work, based on several decades of research in men's learning in international community contexts. The article focuses' particularly on men who want and need to learn to re-create and broaden their identities beyond their working lives. This practice, well established in…

Developing educational programs for older adults who are highly educated and healthy is necessary in order to meet the learning needs for this specific group. One response to this demand for educational programs is the Learning in Retirement Organization (LIR). LIR began in New York City in 1962 as an educational program for retired professionals.…

Adult education has become a significant aspect of Finnish educational and developmental policy as well as of Finnish labor and social policies. Such factors as the need for occupational proficiency, employment, and economic growth have strongly influenced adult education in Finland. Besides the development of personality and support for the life…

Using memories is a feasible way to work with older adults. Through an interactive reminiscence process, older people often come to terms with "unfinished business" and untapped strengths. The process is important for adult education practitioners who can enrich their understanding of lifeways and inner worlds of diverse populations in their…

The population is aging. Older persons will be the students of tomorrow. The diversity of their skills, interests, and needs will challenge educators not only to provide opportunities for growth but to provide the practical education necessary to ensure self-sufficiency in our complex world. (Author)

Online communities are structures that can meet the learning needs of members while simultaneously providing companionship, support, and recognition of the value of adults' experiences. SeniorNet is a nonprofit system of community-based learning centers and online services targeted to those over 55. (JOW)

Those who are most satisfied with retirement are those who make progressive choices about the course of their lives. Many older adults may not realize that they have this choice and consciousness-raising may be the first order of the adult educator. (JOW)

Leadership Enhancement for the Active Retired trains retirees for leadership roles by helping them gain motivation, confidence, and awareness of needs. Active retirees learn to focus their energy, time, skills, and interests on community leadership. (SK)

Classes on caring for older parents will one day be as common as parenting classes are today. There are more requests from businesses for help in setting up these courses. There is an emerging role for community colleges and institutionally based continuing education programs to respond to this adult need. (JOW)

Describes how interactive television enabled older adults at 12 remote locations to learn about a housing option geared to their needs, ask questions, and interact with their peers across the state. (JOW)