and the University for Seniors

1. and the University for Seniors

2. Neighborhood Initiative priorities were established through extensive interviews with Ras Beirut neighbors.

3. Out of the interviews came the concern about the well-being of older people in Ras Beirut. How might AUB respond? Too often older people are seen as needing only social and medical services.

4. When you listen to older people…..you hear that many want to remain intellectually and socially engaged, contributing what they know, and learning new things. University for Seniorsجامعة الكِبار

5. University for Seniorsجامعة الكِبار Our vision A program that provides older adults with educational, creative and leisure opportunities in a sociable environment Learning for the pleasure of learning …

6. University for Seniorsجامعة الكِبار Our feasibility phase • Focus group discussions • Survey of AUB alumni • Review of programs in other countries

7. University for Seniorsجامعة الكِبار Quotes from survey respondents

8. University for Seniorsجامعة الكِبار Guiding principles *Peer-learning no professional, paid professors. seniors themselves lead the activities (study groups, lectures, trips). *Community-building membership-based and member-run *Intergenerational connections special programs with AUB students and others

9. University for Seniorsجامعة الكِبار A pioneering intervention with and for older people • Offering a new vision of healthy aging in Lebanon and the region • Providing an opportunity to remain intellectually challenged and socially connected • Demonstrating that remaining active is beneficial for the physical and mental health of older people

10. University for Seniorsجامعة الكِبار Sponsors: The Neighborhood Initiative, Faculty of Health Sciences, and Center for Continuing Education at AUB Pilot terms: Spring and Fall 2010 For more information contact: Dr Abla Sibai ansibai@aub.edu.lbor Dr Cynthia Myntti cmyntti@aub.edu.lb