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The Osaka International AIUTA Conference , 10-12 October 2016

Towards a Dynamic Third Age Guidelines on how to prepare for dymamic and active aging Dr . Hans Kristján Guðmundsson Chairman , U3A Reykjavík. The Osaka International AIUTA Conference , 10-12 October 2016. The third age concept is new in Iceland. U3A Reykjavik ( www.u3a.is )

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The Osaka International AIUTA Conference , 10-12 October 2016

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  1. Towardsa Dynamic Third AgeGuidelines on how to prepare for dymamic and active agingDr. Hans KristjánGuðmundssonChairman, U3A Reykjavík The Osaka International AIUTA Conference, 10-12 October 2016 Dr. Hans KristjánGuðmundsson, Chairman, U3A Reykjavík

  2. The third age concept is new in Iceland U3A Reykjavik (www.u3a.is) Counts 320 full members and around 600 on the mailing list One of the youngest organisation in AIUTA The first and only such organisation in Iceland, established 2012. Has struck a new fresh tone in Icelandic society, defining a new concept: The Third Age The age of freedom, independence, activity and enjoyment Dr. Hans Kristján Guðmundsson, Chairman, U3A Reykjavík

  3. U3A Reykjavikactivities Activities, lectures, visits, short courses,… are informal, giving no formal credits. Members are encouraged to creategroupsoninterestingtopics. U3A Reykjavikisaninnovation in Icelandicsociety in providing a differentforum, focusingonthe active mind and mutual exchange of knowledgeamongourmembers. U3A Reykjavikisestablished as anindependent NGO. Itisbasedonthe concept of learning as long as youlive, a free forumforexchange of knowledge. Dr. Hans Kristján Guðmundsson, Chairman, U3A Reykjavík

  4. Activities of U3A Reykjavik Dr. Hans Kristján Guðmundsson, Chairman, U3A Reykjavík

  5. EarlypreparationsforthethirdageThe BALL project Weactivelypromotepreparingearlyforthethirdageand forretirement Two years ago we defined and initiated the BALL-project (Be Active through Lifelong Learning) to investigate how best to plan and implement preparations for an active latter part of life, the third age. The project is now finished. The project was supported by the EU Erasmus+ programme, and carried out in a three country cooperation between Iceland Poland and Spain. The focus was on the “baby boomers” generation, 50-70 years Dr. Hans Kristján Guðmundsson, Chairman, U3A Reykjavík

  6. The BALL Partners Evris ehf, Reykjavík – Project Manager U3A Reykjavík (University of the Third Age).UPUA, Alicante, Universidad Permanente de la Universidad de Alicante .LUTW, Lublin, LubelskiUniwersytetTrzeciegoWiekuU3A Reykjavík, UPUA og LUTW are allmembers of AIUTA, theinternationalnetwork of theUniversities of theThirdAge. Dr. Hans Kristján Guðmundsson, Chairman, U3A Reykjavík

  7. Labour market situation, employment and activity rates were studied. • Pension systems were compared. • Third age initiatives and attitudes in each country were mapped and discussed. Some specific initiatives studied. • Focus groups of experts and retirees were activated and „brain storming“ meetings held to discuss future perspectives. How did we work? Demography and population statistics for each country and for Europe were studied and compared. Dr. Hans Kristján Guðmundsson, Chairman, U3A Reykjavík

  8. Mapping: - The current situation in the three partner countries was investigated; how have preparations been organized, what experience has been gained and whether there are any trends to build on. Research and development work Survey: - A survey was conducted in the three partner countries, probing the attitudes and expectations of people over fifty Development and pilot testing: - Ideas on actions were developed and tested in pilot exercises in the partner countries Dr. Hans Kristján Guðmundsson, Chairman, U3A Reykjavík

  9. New ways should focus on the individual, who is encouraged to ask the same questions as in the youth: who am I, what do I want to become, where are my strengths, my passions, desires. Some conclusions It is necessary to think outside the box and personal dialogues are important. Training and mentoring. • The third age is the age of freedom. The age to start preparing for the rest of your life. • It is never to late to reinvent yourself. To embark on new tasks, even a new career. Dr. Hans Kristján Guðmundsson, Chairman, U3A Reykjavík

  10. BALL results published The research results, now published,, are presented as guidelines and recommendations to all stakeholders, public or private, that have obligations and interests in offering advice to prepare for the third age. The recommendations are defined in three actions, each being independently applicable, while interlinked to form a complete package for best results. Awareness Raising Personal Development Academy The Warehouse of Opportunities for the Third Age. Dr. Hans Kristján Guðmundsson, Chairman, U3A Reykjavík

  11. BALL guidelines and recommendations The three actions recommended are defined as follows Awareness Raising on the value and importance of the third age, directed both towards society and the individuals themselves. Personal Development Academy supporting individuals who need and want to evaluate their strengths, desires and possibilities to be prepared for the latter part of their lives. The Warehouse of Opportunities for the Third Age, a virtual pool, a portal, where individuals get access to all relevant opportunities and tools to choose appropriate means to reach their goals. Dr. Hans Kristján Guðmundsson, Chairman, U3A Reykjavík

  12. A Warehouse of Opportunities Dr. Hans Kristján Guðmundsson, Chairman, U3A Reykjavík

  13. Summarizing After becoming aware of your values and interests, having identified your strengths and desires through the “Academy” the Warehouse is there to provide you with a selection of opportunities. We believe that such new concepts in adult education, aimed specifically at the different groups approaching and living the third age, will certainly create innovative social benefits and will be extremely valuable for society in future demographic developments. Dr. Hans Kristján Guðmundsson, Chairman, U3A Reykjavík

  14. Towards a DynamicThird Age The results of the BALL project are accessible on the project website and may be shared as widely as possible • www.ball-project.eu • http://www.ball-project.eu/sites/default/files/BALL_PublKonc_Internet/Ball_en2_023_200.html Dr. Hans Kristján Guðmundsson, Chairman, U3A Reykjavík

  15. Final Remarks Universities of theThirdAge, now spread acrosstheworld are extremelyimportantinstruments to providepossibilitiesforcitizens in theirthirdage, approaching and experiencingtheirretirement, to keepan active and open mind. Activatingthemind and enhancingtheself-awareness of thethirdagewillalsocertainly reduce theneedforcare and hospital beds. TheUniversities of theThirdAge are promotersforsuchfuturescenarios All the best from the BALL team Dr. Hans Kristján Guðmundsson, Chairman, U3A Reykjavík

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