Elderly part of learning equation
One of every 10 persons is now aged 60 years or older. According to the United
Nations, we are entering a millennium where soon a third of the population will
be over age 60. Faculty, staff and students from a variety of disciplines at
UBC are actively engaged in programs and projects aimed at helping to achieve
the UN’s stated Principles for Older Persons: independence, participation, care,
self-fulfillment and dignity. Following are a few of their stories.
