The Impact of "Renovation" University on Maintaining Individual and Social Health: A Case Study of Turkey

The "Renovation" University is the first university for the elderly in Turkey, which relies on theoretical assumptions and concepts. The solutions given in the field of geriatrics in societies today are to increase life expectancy and to be seen healthy until the end of life. One of the first questions that comes to mind is how will this quality of life be achieved? The "Renovation" University is a gerontology activity with a "lifelong learning" model in line with this goal. The two-dimensional curriculum, theoretically and practically appropriate to the needs of the elderly, conveys useful information and on the other hand helps to acquire new talents and abilities according to the gender of the elderly. For example, cooking is taught for men and repairs are taught for women. By increasing the abilities and information of the elderly in the mental, physical and social fields, it helps to increase the quality of life related to the physical, mental, social aspects and further to maintain health.