O HISTÓRICO E A IMPORTÂNCIA DA EXTENSÃO UNIVERSITÁRIA PARA A COMUNIDADE: O CASO DA UNIVERSIDADE ABERTA À TERCEIRA IDADE DA UNIOESTE DE FOZ DO IGUAÇU

As instituições de ensino superior formam a base da produção de conhecimentos científicos e tecnológicos que impulsionam o desenvolvimento das comunidades em que estão inseridas. O estudo tem como objetivo analisar, sob a ótica do desenvolvimento e da construção dos programas extensionistas no decorrer dos anos, o caso do programa de extensão da Universidade Aberta à Terceira Idade (UNATI) da Unioeste de Foz do Iguaçu, que tem como público-alvo cidadãos com idade a partir de 55 anos, apontando as principais iniciativas e atividades desenvolvidas ao longo dos anos, e que propiciaram maior qualidade de vida e melhoria das perspectivas e percepções quanto ao envelhecimento e amadurecimento. Para tanto, foi realizada pesquisa qualitativa com objetivo descritivo, fazendo uso de pesquisa bibliográfica e documental. A partir da construção da pesquisa, tornou-se evidente o grau de importância dos programas de extensão para o ambiente acadêmico e sociedade em geral, visto que se trata de método propulsor do desenvolvimento local e, no caso específico do programa de extensão UNATI, de Foz do Iguaçu, notou-se resultados positivos que propiciaram melhoras nas dimensões física e emocional dos participantes, principalmente no que tange à reinserção social, bem-estar, saúde, compreensão sobre o processo de envelhecimento, integração social, qualidade de vida e melhoria da perspectiva quanto à fase de vida em que se encontram.: Higher education institutions form the foundation of scientific and technological knowledge production that drives the development of the communities they are embedded in. This study aims to analyze, from the perspective of the development and construction of extension programs over the years, the case of the University of Western Paraná's Open University for the Elderly (UNATI) extension program in Foz do Iguaçu. This program is designed for individuals aged 55 and older, highlighting the main initiatives and activities developed over the years that have contributed to an improved quality of life and enhanced perspectives and perceptions regarding aging and maturity. To accomplish this, a qualitative descriptive research was conducted, utilizing bibliographic and documentary research methods.Through the research, it became evident how crucial extension programs are for the academic environment and society as a whole, as they serve as catalysts for local development. In the specific case of the UNATI extension program in Foz do Iguaçu, positive results were observed that led to improvements in the physical and emotional dimensions of the participants, particularly in terms of social reintegration, well-being, health, understanding of the aging process, social integration, quality of life, and an enhanced outlook on the phase of life they are in

The Farmer and Old-Age Security: A Summary Analysis of Four Studies 1951-54

Excerpts from the report Summary: Economic security in old age has received increasing attention in recent years, and through Federal old age insurance, private pension plans or some similar measure, most workers in business and industry now enjoy at least minimum financial security in old age. Until recent years, farmers believed farm ownership provided their best approach to security and they faced old age with more assurance than persons in most other occupations. But in the period since the passage of the Social Security Act of 1935, which excluded farmers, changing developments in and out of agriculture have affected their attitude toward social security. Although the fundamental shift from subsistence to commercial agriculture enhanced the level of living of farm families it may have weakened to some extent their economic security. High employment levels since World War II have given many farmers and their families job opportunities outside of agriculture in which they could become acquainted with the Federal system of Old Age and Survivors Insurance [OASI]. This report presents a summary analysis of four State surveys conducted to obtain objective data on the economic security of farmers, their retirement plans, and their attitudes toward OASI