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Cities and their older people

Publication at Faculty of Humanities |
2020

Abstract

A survey in towns of the Czech Republic showed that local authorities, local non-profit organizations, schools and other subjects organize a large number of activities and events for the benefit of seniors (meaning persons aged 60 and over). As a whole, they contribute to a higher quality of life in old age, facilitate active aging and satisfy significant psychological needs of older people.

Many of them are organized by seniors themselves and - through their volunteer work - put the enormous potential of their experience and skills into effect. The activities and events identified here are classified into thematic groups and evaluated in terms of their occurrence (uniqueness).

The overview with comments can become a source of inspiration for other organizers.