Abstract

The world population is getting older especially in the developed countyand this phenomenon causes health, social, cultural, economical, and educational problems and needs.  The ageing population shows a similar trend in Turkey too. This study aims to determine, using the survey model, the educational needs and expectations of the educational programmes to be organized for the education of the aged population in Turkey. The findings will help policy makers, the educational sector, and other related sectors to meet the needs of the aged population with the suggestions proposed.

Key words: Lifelong learning, elderly education, educational programmes, sectoral needs.