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The importance of physical and social activity in the process of positive aging
The importance of physical and social activity in the process of positive aging

Author(s): Andrzej Rokicki
Subject(s): Theology and Religion
Published by: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Papieskiego Jana Pawła II w Krakowie
Keywords: Senior/elderly; physical activity; social activity; senility/senescence; health; positive aging;

Summary/Abstract: The article aims to draw attention to the importance of physical and social activity in theelderly. It emphasizes the need for the care of one’s physical and intellectual condition.It also accentuates the fact that being needed in the family and maintaining a social lifeis crucial for each senior. The article also stresses the important role that Pope JohnPaul II fulfilled in intergenerational relations. Peaceful and happy aging is largely dependenton making young people and seniors aware that we must take care of our healthin advance,and that it is never too late to be active

  • Issue Year: 11/2021
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 85-100
  • Page Count: 16
  • Language: English