COMPARATIVE STUDY OF ELDERLY EDUCATION POLICIES AND REGULATIONS IN GUANGDONG, HONG KONG, AND MACAU

Elderly education focuses on the special needs and interests of elderly individuals, aiming to improve their cultural literacy, knowledge level, physical and mental health, and promote their overall development and active lifestyles, while delaying the decline of physical function and cognitive abilities. The governments of Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macau have increasingly attached importance to elderly education, and have introduced a series of policies and regulations to support its development. This article provides a detailed analysis of the "Regulations on Elderly Education in Guangdong Province" in Guangdong, the "Elder Academy Scheme" in Hong Kong, and the "Welfare Law for the Elderly" in Macau. It conducts targeted analysis and comparisons of the policies and regulations on elderly education in these three regions, as well as analyzes typical cases in elderly education. The article also identifies shortcomings and provides guidance for the research and development of elderly education.