THE ROLE OF RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY IN CREATING SUCCESSFUL AGING
THE ROLE OF RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY IN CREATING SUCCESSFUL AGING
Author(s): Agnieszka Bołdak, Przemysław Płoskonka, Karolina Gołębieska, Kjartan BollasonSubject(s): Evaluation research, Health and medicine and law, Sports Studies
Published by: Towarzystwo Naukowe Franciszka Salezego (TNFS)
Keywords: recreational activity; physical recreation; successful aging;
Summary/Abstract: In recent years we have observed rapid aging of societies. An important role in maintaining high quality of life as regards seniors is played by proper medical care as well as physical and mental activity. The aim of the present research was to determine the role of participating in organized forms of recreational activity in the process of successful aging. The conducted research was based on a questionnaire and it involved 64 participants of a recreational and sports event, Seniorada, addressed to seniors and their relatives. The findings have shown that recreational events play an important role in the process of integrating the seniors’ environment, promoting entertainment and physical activity and, moreover, they help the elderly acquire new skills and improve well-being.
Journal: Seminare. Poszukiwania naukowe
- Issue Year: 39/2018
- Issue No: 4
- Page Range: 177-190
- Page Count: 14
- Language: English