Possibilities for social activity among elderly people in the Union of Lithuanian Pensioners “Bočiai”

Abstract

On the basis of the quantitative research results and analysis of scientific literature, the possibilities for elderly individuals’ social activity in the Union of Lithuanian Pensioners “Bočiai“ are revealed. The definition and indicators of demographic ageing process are analysed. The main goals and objectives of the Union of Lithuanian Pensioners “Bočiai“ are introduced. Nowadays elderly people may expect to live long without losing possibilities to realise their leisure, cognition, communication interests and hobbies. The Union of Lithuanian Pensioners “Bočiai“ is one of the organisations, which reveals the possibilities for elderly individuals’ involvement in social activity in Lithuania best.