The article analyses the demographic transformation in the West driven by increased longevity and declining birth rates, highlighting the need for a paradigm shift in how ageing is perceived. It emphasizes that the post-work phase, now lasting 20-30 years, should not be seen as a period of decline but as a time for growth and active participation in society. The crucial role of the Third Sector and volunteering is underlined in promoting active ageing, combating loneliness, and encouraging learning. The importance of lifelong learning for older adults is explored, along with the role of local networks in providing accessible educational opportunities. The article concludes by stressing the need to establish local educational pacts to foster intergenerational exchange and build more inclusive communities.
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Chapter Title
Invecchiare crescendo: socialità, volontariato, apprendimento permanente
Authors
Fabrizio Dacrema
Language
Italian
DOI
10.36253/979-12-215-0744-7.13
Peer Reviewed
Publication Year
2025
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© 2025 Author(s)
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Book Title
Accompagnare la longevità
Book Subtitle
Buone pratiche educative e formative per l’invecchiamento attivo
Editors
Vanna Boffo, Michele Bertani, Donatella Bramanti, Rabih Chattat, Laura Formenti
Peer Reviewed
Number of Pages
628
Publication Year
2025
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© 2025 Author(s)
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Publisher Name
Firenze University Press
DOI
10.36253/979-12-215-0744-7
ISBN Print
979-12-215-0743-0
eISBN (pdf)
979-12-215-0744-7
eISBN (xml)
979-12-215-0745-4
Series Title
Studies on Adult Learning and Education
Series ISSN
2704-596X
Series E-ISSN
2704-5781