ACTIVE AGEING ASSESSMENT FOR SIBERIAN FEDERAL DISTRICT BASED ON ACTIVE AGEING INDEX METHODOLOGY

Internationally, the study of the active ageing process has begun recently. In Europe, attempts for a comprehensive quantitative analysis of the process of active ageing were first undertaken in 2010. The aim of this work is to quantify the process of active ageing in Siberian Federal district. The authors revealed the methodological problems of applying the international methodology for assessing active ageing for Russia and sub-regions. Methods. We have used the method of index assessment of socio-economic processes that form the basis of active ageing, in particular, Active Ageing Index. To illustrate certain findings, additional data were obtained from the expert seminars conducted by the International Scientific Educational Laboratory for the Improvement of Wellbeing Technologies of Older Adults at TPU with retirees and social workers. Results. The assessments of Active Ageing Index indicators and domains revealed the untapped potential of active longevity in Siberian Federal District. Significant negative deviations from average Russian values ​​are observed for the employment of older adults, no poverty risk, physical safety, and social connectedness. At the same time, Siberia shows better results in physical activity, relative median income and no material deprivation. Financial welfare indicators show that Siberian older adults are relatively well off compared to younger generation, but low regional income provides for higher poverty risk.