Summary: Old age as a period of a human life that differentiates individuals should emphasize individual characteristics, especially in the terms of their activity and presented lifestyle. Traditional  view  of childhood and adolescence as a phase of life earmarked for education is strongly outmoded. The article is aimed at presenting the process of adult education as the tool that stimulates maturity, self-development and creativity of seniors. Deepening of knowledge and broadening of horizons is the best form for prevention of pathology of social life in the old age.

Keywords: adult education, work, creativity, self-development.