Aging education in higher education: Preparing for the 21st century

Institutions of higher education have a stake in, the demographic shift that will occur in the 21st century. Employers will depend on, colleges and universities to produce a trained workforce and: the general public will request information about aging processes and how to successfully age. By responding to the demands of employers and the general public, institutions of higher education will be faced with a number of challenges. This article considers six challenges facing institutions of higher education in the 21st century and how higher education, might respond to these challenges. Potential barriers to meeting these challenges are also discussed.