A Survey of Aging and Leisure Time in the United States.

Solomon, A. H.; MacBeth, Jon L.

Notes FAQ Contact Us

Back to results

ERIC Number: ED178529

Record Type: RIE

Publication Date: 1979-Apr

Pages: 9

Abstractor: N/A

ISBN: N/A

ISSN: N/A

EISSN: N/A

Available Date: N/A

A Survey of Aging and Leisure Time in the United States.

Solomon, A. H.; MacBeth, Jon L.

The problems facing older adults when coping with mandatory retirement are discussed. Existing programs, volunteer and government sponsored, are briefly described. Specifically emphasized is the need to recognize the importance of regular physical exercise to maintain health and widen horizons. (JD)

Descriptors: Adult Programs, Exercise (Physiology), Gerontology, Health Services, Leisure Time, Mandatory Retirement, Older Adults, Physical Activities, Psychological Patterns, Quality of Life, Recreational Activities

Publication Type: Speeches/Meeting Papers; Opinion Papers

Education Level: N/A

Audience: N/A

Language: English

Sponsor: N/A

Authoring Institution: N/A

Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A

Author Affiliations: N/A

Note: Paper presented at the International Congress on Aging and Leisure (Brussels, Belgium, April 4, 1979)