Older Adults and Learning and Teaching

Abstract

As the population ages, more older adults seek learning opportunities in various educational settings. This article highlights the understanding of older adult learners and the greater heterogeneity within this demographic. I explore why and how older adults learn, including their learning needs, the challenges of aging that may affect their learning, unique educational approaches designed for older adults—geragogy—and the application of geragogy. Finally, I conclude with the implications for supporting educators and practitioners in effectively navigating education for older adults across traditional and digital learning platforms.