The project \u201cOld Guys Say Yes to Community\u201d (abbreviated as \u201cOld guys\u201d) studies the out-of-home activities of 60+ men. It is known that compared to women, elderly men tend to remain outside social life. It is a fact both in Estonia and in other countries. Then again, it is highly important for the improvement of a person\u2019s individual well-being to participate in the life of the community or circle of friends and keep one\u2019s finger on the pulse.<\/p>\n
In the course of the project 100 interviews will be conducted with elderly men in all participating countries, thus altogether at least 400. The given men include both people preferring domestic lifestyle and those who have remained active in the social or working life. The studied areas in Estonia include East Viru, V\u00f5ru and Valga counties. Similarly, we will discuss the related issues with local activists, representatives of non-profit organisations and local government employees.<\/p>\n
The objective of the project is to develop an evidence-based training course for local activists and local government employees on how to avoid making mistakes in offering out-of-home self-fulfilment opportunities for elderly men.<\/p>\n
Project coordinator<\/strong><\/span> Project partners<\/span><\/strong>
\nSlovenia<\/strong> \u2013 Univerza Ljubljani<\/p>\n
\nSlovenia<\/strong> – Andrago\u0161ko Dru\u0161tvo Slovenije
\nEstonia<\/strong> \u2013 Tallinn University
\nEstonia<\/strong> \u2013 AEAE Andras
\nPoland<\/strong> \u2013 Uniwersytet Wroclawski
\nPortugal<\/strong> \u2013 Universidade do Algarve<\/p>\n