Keyword: «elderly person»

In article need of creation of an educational component of gerontological infrastructure which effectively improves quality of life of elderly people and is a factor of positive aging is considered. Adult education promotes maintenance of motivational and informative spheres, improvement of a physical and emotional condition of elderly people, expanding a circle of contacts and reducing the level of experience of loneliness and a depression.

The problem of elderly people's perception of their social and economic status, satisfaction with the level of social security is posed. The importance of subjective well-being in the context of social stability of society is substantiated. The factors determining the subjective well-being of senior citizens are considered. Proposals are formulated to improve the subjective well-being of older people.