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Wilson, Beth E.; Raynor, Margot H. – Parks and Recreation, 1986
The North Carolina Senior Games program is a year-round health promotion program for adults 55 and older. The program is described. (DF)
Descriptors: Athletics, Competition, Older Adults, Program Development
Blazey, Michael – Parks and Recreation, 1986
A survey of older citizens concerning travel interests revealed constraints to participation in a travel program. A description is given of how research on attitudes and life styles indicated ways in which these constraints could be lessened. (JD)
Descriptors: Leisure Time, Needs Assessment, Older Adults, Program Development
Leitner, Michael Jay; Merenbloom, Sara – Parks and Recreation, 1979
Suggestions are made for developing a day care center for older adults who have some physical impairment. (JD)
Descriptors: Adult Day Care, Day Care, Older Adults, Program Development
Emory, Pam – Parks and Recreation, 1979
The activities in a program involving adults over the age of 60 and junior high school students are described. (JD)
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Junior High School Students, Older Adults, Participant Satisfaction
Cross, Gertrude – Parks and Recreation, 1977
Recreational programming for older adults should provide for enjoyment, a sense of belonging, new learning experiences, new skills development, recognition and utilization of old skills, opportunities to serve others, and formation of new friendships. (JD)
Descriptors: Community Resources, Creative Activities, Human Services, Leisure Time
Riddick, Carol Cutler; Quinn, Joan L. – Parks and Recreation, 1985
Summer Leisure in the Park is a cooperative outdoor day camp for senior citizens that enables nursing home residents to socialize and enjoy a variety of activities in a park environment. Components of this program are described. (DF)
Descriptors: Community Coordination, Day Camp Programs, Leisure Time, Nursing Homes
Kendrick, Karen A.; Wyatt, Chuck – Parks and Recreation, 1981
Four hundred older adults participated in Virginia's "Golden Olympics" in which 28 sports were offered. Site selection, housing facilities, inexpensive meals, scheduling events, budgetary constraints, and information on how to gain publicity for a more positive image of the senior athlete were among major considerations. (JN)
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Athletics, Leisure Time, Older Adults
Balthaser, Barbara A.; Farrell, Pat – Parks and Recreation, 1981
A survey, consisting of demographic, leisure, and personal data, was conducted on middle-aged-adults in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Questions were designed to elicit information concerning the subjects' expectations of increased or decreased leisure activity during the years preceding retirement. Results show that activity patterns for…
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Community Programs, Leisure Time, Life Style
