THE ROLE OF THE COMMITTEE, SUPPORTING THE GROUP CONVENORS AND RESOURCES OF THE UNIVERSITIES OF THE THIRD AGE IN THE UK

In this article, the organizational principles of the Universities of the Third Age in the UK are presented. The role of the Committee, supervisors and coordinators of this educational project for the people of the third age is defined. The influence of governance on the educational process at the University of the Third Age is determined. We also studied the main educational resources of these Universities which meet the needs and interests of the elder people for implementation the concept of their comprehensive self-realization. The true knowledge about the elderly, their psychological and social welfare, and environment for their personal development at this time is very important. To increase the prestige of the elderly in current society, to help an elderly person in their further self-realization and development of their own potential is a topical issue for development of an individual and the whole society. The rapid increase in demographic aging of the population is determined by life expectancy increase and the study of self-realization of the seniors is currently significant. The life after retirement should have its own meaning, its objectives for development and self-realization. If we want this educational project to be implemented in Ukraine we should review all advanced ideas and experience on the Universities of the Third Age abroad. The worth ageing of the seniors should be supported by suitable environment for their successful self-fulfilment. Wellbeing of the people in the third age is followed by their self-satisfaction due to motivation for new achievements by finding the meaning of life, its goals and objectives. Social significance, importance and irreplaceability of the elderly help them to feel pleased with life and contribute much to their self-realization. Today, the seniors' active social life is limited, but it is very important for development of the elderlies' potential. The implementation of constructive strategies of aging in society could prevent it. The elderly people have many interests; they fully recognise the significance of human values. Also, the seniors positively perceive life, everything and everyone around. In the developed countries those seniors who study at Universities of the Third Age achieve full self-realization even after retirement. An elderly person is more socially active due to studying at these universities. The life quality of the elderly increases and they find their lost status in society there.