DAY CARE CENTER FOR THE ELDERLY AS A TOOL FOR ACTIVE LONGEVITY LIFE

Аннотация

This study examines the role of daycare centers for the elderly in the context of active aging strategies. Given the global trend of population aging and the increasing need to ensure a high quality of life in old age, this research aims to assess the impact of daycare centers onthe functional status, social activity, and overall well-being of older adults. The study was conducted at a daycare center with the participation of 150 elderly citizens (93 women and 57 men). Methods included questionnaires, analysis, synthesis, and data generalization. The results revealed a predominance of positive attitudes towards retirement age (96.67% of respondents), as well as high engagement in various leisure activities, including attendance at entertainment and social events (95.33%), socializing with family and friends (83.33%), and participation in physical activities (64%). The main motives for visiting the daytime center are maintaining health (88%), spending leisure time interestingly and beneficially (73.33%), and the need for communication (71.33%). Based on the data obtained, the conclusion is made that daycare centers are an effective tool for implementing active longevity strategies, providing opportunities for social integration, physical activity, skill development, and participation in social life. The research results contribute to understanding the importance of developing a system of social services for elderly people aimed at maintaining their health, well-being, and active participation in society. Further research is needed to further analyze the impact of daycare centers on the cognitive functions and life expectancy of elderly people, as well as to develop more effective programs and methods of work, taking into account the individual needs andcharacteristics oftheaging population. Currently, the observed global trend of population aging requires profound changes in the formation of service policies for the aging generation, which should take into account the diversity of interests, needs, and capabilities of older citizens, promote the development and maintenance of functional capacity, create conditions for active longevity, and utilize their resourcepotential. Key words:Active ageing, population ageing, day care center, elderly, quality of life, social isolation,social services, gerontology, volunteering, physical activity, health. Materials and methods. The research was conducted in the daycare center for the elderly. 150 elderly citizens participated in thesurvey, of which 93 were women and 57were men. Analysis, synthesis, generalization, and questionnaires were used. Results and their discussion. The question of attitude towards retirement age is important. Respondents were offered certain positions regarding retirement age. It should be noted that the majority of respondents agreed with the statement that "pension is one of the happiest times in our lives: a person can finally rest from work, there is a lot of free time for family, favorite activities, wisdom, invaluable life experience comes" (96.67%). Only 3.33% believe that "pension is one of the most difficult periods of our lives: a person is excluded from active life, sharply loses income, their circle of communication is narrowed, the list of available activities isreduced." page126 INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ISSN:2692-5206,ImpactFactor:12,23 AmericanAcademicpublishers,volume05,issue06,2025 Journal: https://www.academicpublishers.org/journals/index.php/ijai The obtained data demonstrate the predominance of a positive assessment of retirement age, despite the fact that most elderly people will eventually have numerous social, medical, and psychological problems. Therefore, it is crucial to combat outdated stereotypes regarding elderly people by conducting awareness-raising campaigns in the mass media, among the general public, and fostering an understanding of theagingprocess. The goals of leisure time spent by elderly people are quite diverse, and in the order of their popularity in the total sample of respondents, they are presented as follows: attending events and entertainment clubs (95.33%), communicating with family, friends (83.33%), engaging in physical education (64%), attending cultural and mass events and sports events (66%), engaging in household chores (57.33%), communicating with the help of a computer, smartphone (49.33%), engaging inhobbies (44%), watching television (45.33%), reading books, newspapers, magazines (42%), visiting parks, traveling (16%), participating in the work of publiccouncils, associations, parties (6.67%), going to stores (5.33%). According to the results presented above, the need for elderly citizens to spend their leisure time actively is dominant. Participation in leisure and social activities motivates elderly people to remain mobile and maintain social relationships, and also contributes to increasing individual vitality. What compels elderly people to visit daytime departm