University of the refreshment as an active aging strategy

The proportion of the elderly population in my society is increasing rapidly. Since the rate of the elderly population in Turkey is increasing rapidly, measures should be taken quickly in this regard, and in addition, the country and society should be prepared for this. The rapid increase in the rate of the elderly population in our country has brought both academic and institutional studies on aging and aging. The Tazelenme University, which can be described as the equivalent of the Third Age University seen in Europe and many other countries of the world, is one of these projects related to aging and aging. Tazelenme University is an educational project that aims to ensure that people over the age of 60 get an active and healthy age, and that includes courses and activities in this direction. The main aim of this study is to reveal whether there is an alternative active aging strategy by Tazelenme University based on concrete data. A quantitative research was carried out to reveal clearly and with more concrete data whether the Tazelenme University has an active aging strategy. This research was carried out directly with the students of Tazelenme University Muğla Campus in order to obtain more accurate and direct information. In order to facilitate the feasibility of the research and to fully reflect the educational understanding of Refreshment University, the students of Tazelenme University Muğla Campus were determined as the research universe. First of all, in order to reveal the general demographic characteristics of the students of Refreshment University Muğla Campus, a survey with 7 demographic questions was conducted with all of the active students (271 people). Then, the main research was carried out with 166 students selected by quota sampling among these students. In the study, firstly, the research topic, conceptual and institutional studies on aging and aging, Third Age University and Tazelenme University were included. Afterwards, the research method and findings were explained and interpreted. The findings show that the students started to live a much more active, healthy and social life after joining the Tazelenme University Muğla Campus. As a result, research shows that Tazelenme University is an active aging strategy. Its students are so pleased university, and they invite everyone over the age of 60 to the university. Keywords: Aging, Senile, Active Aging, Tazelenme University