Leisure means the time when you do not have to work; when one is not working or occupied;free time;space time
समय जिसमें काम नहीं करना होता; ख़ाली समय, फ़ुरसत
Shorter working hours mean that people have more leisure.Leisure is a freedom provided by cessation of activities.It means that you are free and use this free time for enjoyment . Maintain contact with your relatives and friends.Life is uncertain.The average human being lives 79 years at 365.25 days per year, or about 28,800 days. Assume we sleep at night and we do not count naps. That means, each time you go to sleep, you only have a one in 28,8000 chance of dying, or a 0.0035% chance of dying.
The various leisure activities for elderly(Senior citizens):
The writers with enough leisure practice their art .
People participate in leisure activities when they have free time in evening and weekends.They are not work oriented and don't involve in task such as house work or sleeping.
Activities can be as simple as daily walks or planned exercise such as swimming, or stretching, or appropriate chair exercises. Other aerobic activities can also include dancing classes or even gardening! Also bicycling,car driving,horse riding, golfing,hiking, walking, skating, skiing , snow boarding and swimming etc . Walking is the best exercise for elderly persons. Physical activity helps the aged gain more muscle strength and improve coordination and balance, even as they age.
The importance of recreational activities for the elderly:
The recreational activities are best for an elderly persons.The 65 year olds can do certain recreation activities for fun .Take up a new musical instrument, learn how to golf, take up swimming, or tai chi, or Yoga or become an expert on the local history of your community. Think about the things you always wished you'd had the opportunity to learn to do when you were younger and take the opportunity to learn them now.
The impact of leisure activities on older adults' on cognitive function:
Engagement in leisure activities has been claimed to be highly beneficial in the elderly. Practicing such activities is supposed to help older adults to preserve cognitive function, physical function, and mental health, and thus to contribute to successful ageing.Such activities may protect against old age dementia that is Alzheimer's disease.
Activities one can perform at age 70 years during leisure time:
Higher energy, better health, restful sleep, etc. Swimming, yoga, walking, and aerobics are all ways to get moving with low impact on your body. You could feel better and regain a youthful energy if you take part in one or all of these activities.
The activities retired people can do all day,:
Retirees enjoy over seven hours of leisure time per day, according to 2019 data from the American Time Use Survey. They use their newfound free time in a variety of ways, including taking up new hobbies, relaxing at home, watching TV , mobile and lingering over daily activities. Many retirees also continue to work as volunteers.
Services most needed by Seniors;
Cleaning and Home Maintenance. Living in a safe, clean, and organized environment is vital for aging seniors.
Mobility Strategies and Resources.
Personal Care Standards.
Transportation.
Medication Control.
Nutrition Assistance.
In western countries,the criteria for well being are(1) Good health (2) Healthy food
(3)Proper sleep(4) Daily exercise for at least 20-30 minutes.(5) Get-together with the friends.
Friends bring more happiness into our lives than virtually anything else. Friendships have a huge impact on your mental health and happiness. Good friends relieve stress, provide comfort and joy, and prevent loneliness and isolation. Developing close friendships can also have a powerful impact on your physical health.Meeting up with old friends brings an air of youth along with it. It brings memories rushing to the forefront of our minds, allowing us to bask in the warmth. Nostalgia is a beautiful feeling. It reminds us of the way things once were, the happiness that we experienced growing up, and all the wonder. Enjoy leisure time and stay healthy and fit.
Dr Bhairavsinh Raol
