Hi, I suggest you look at a bioecological (Bonfenbrenner) life course perspective (Elder) integrated model. This will provide the multi-dimensionality required to study the past in the present. This can be used to gather together all the theories, the literature and to provide some direction as to the research required. I use such a model to  gather all my ideas about my topic of interest i.e. The impact of childhood abuse in later life especially for those with a dementing illness.  Hope this helps. Marilyn

Thanks Dodd

In Hungary very well work the "3. age university" system for education and mental pervention of elderly. In that system we do curs, presentations, and essence the slowing down the process of aging, maintaining self-sufficiency.