THE ROLE OF GENDER IN ESTABLISHING THE INTERGENERATI-ONAL DIALOG.

The elderly population is the most heterogeneous group. In advanced years a lot of people are still fit enough for quality, creative and independent living. As there are differences in the ability of elderly people there are differences in their needs. On the other hand, it is not negligible proportion of those who are partially or totally dependent on help, by meeting the same needs. This paper will present the results of the survey, which was used to determine which institutions are dealing with elderly population and what is the role of gender in establishing intergenerational dialog in private and in public spheres. We will demonstrate the age and educational structure of employees working with elderly population with special stress on competences that are needed to establish an effective intergenerational dialogue, which is the foundation of intergenerational coexistence. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]