FEEL SAFE - SENIOR CITIZENS AT JDU

On 29 October 2026, Jan Dlugosz University in Czestochowa hosted the fifth event in the FEEL SAFE campaign, entitled "Informed senior citizens - safe senior citizens". A large number of older people attended the event and showed great interest in the lectures, demonstrations and consultations on offer.

The event was organised by the Silesian Voivodeship Office, the Central Bureau for Combating Cybercrime and Jan Dlugosz University in Czestochowa, represented by the Faculty of Social Sciences and the Faculty of Science and Technology. The meeting was held as part of the regional FEEL SAFE social campaign and the nationwide INFORMED SENIOR CITIZENS – SAFE SENIOR CITIZENS programme, launched at the initiative of the Minister of Justice and the Government Plenipotentiary for Senior Citizens' Policy. The event was held under the honorary patronage of, among others, the Minister of Justice, the Government Plenipotentiary for Senior Citizens' Policy, the Silesian Voivode, the City of Czestochowa and Czestochowa County.

The event was hosted by Anna Jaśkowska, the Silesian Voivode's Plenipotentiary for Senior Citizens' Policy, and Sub-Inspector Adam Basoń from the Katowice branch of the Central Bureau for Combating Cybercrime.

Expert knowledge and practical advice

The lecture programme covered the key aspects of older people's safety:

Cybersecurity. Sub-Inspector Adam Basoń from the Central Bureau for Combating Cybercrime explained how online fraudsters operate in his lecture entitled "Love, grandchildren and bitcoins - social engineering in online scams".

Fraud and domestic abuse. Psychologist Aleksandra Kruszyńska discussed who is most likely to fall victim to online scams and addressed the issue of domestic abuse against older people.

Health. Katarzyna Stankow, a clinical dietitian at the Rudolf Weigl Hospital in Blachownia, offered advice on what a heart-healthy diet should look like.

Legal security. Judge Marcin Gudowski from the District Court in Dąbrowa Gornicza discussed informed estate planning and ways of protecting loved ones.

Safety in crisis situations. Brigadier General (Ret.) dr eng Andrzej Palikowski from the War Studies University spoke about responding to threats during wartime, crises and hybrid operations.

The 112 emergency number. Katarzyna Czaban from the Emergency Notification Centre in Katowice demonstrated how to report an incident effectively and provide assistance at the scene.

The speakers' presentations were complemented by videos featuring Artur Barciś and Krzysztof Hanke.

Advice, health checks and demonstrations

The participants had the opportunity to benefit from the services and advice offered by numerous institutions and organisations. These included the Social Insurance Institution (ZUS), the National Health Fund (NFZ), the County Family Support Centre and the County Sanitary and Epidemiological Station. The Fire Service demonstrated what an emergency evacuation backpack should contain, while students from JDU's Collegium Medicum, under the supervision of a paramedic, provided practical first-aid training. Doctors and nurses from the hospital offered health checks and consultations. The Amazons Association and the Z sercem do Pacjenta Foundation also presented their activities. At stands run by the Osikowa Dolina Association, the YAVA Association and the Przylądek Kreatywności Foundation, visitors could try their hand at various arts and crafts activities.

An important part of the event was an exhibition of paintings created by the students of JDU's University of the Third Age. Refreshments for participants were prepared by rural women's associations from Czestochowa County.

Musical performances

The event also featured performances by the Orchestra of the Regional Police Headquarters in Katowice, students from the M. J. Żebrowski Music School Complex in Czestochowa and the female singers of the Cantare University of the Third Age vocal ensemble.

The large turnout and active participation of senior citizens demonstrated just how valuable and much-needed events of this kind are.

The organisers would like to thank all the speakers, partners, exhibitors and students for their commitment, and all participants for attending and taking such an active part in the event.