Notes on Retirement - Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation | LEIS 2433, Study notes of Physical Education and Motor Learning

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Retirement (Teaff) Made possible by 20th^ century industrial society. Four factors that have made retirement available to large # of people

1. Increase probability of people reaching old age.
2. Today’s industrial society is able to support an increasingly large non-working proportion of the population.
3. There is little demand for the labor of older persons
   • Competition for jobs
   • New technical skills and higher education requirements
4. Social security and pension plans are more available. 2011 update: the 2008/ 2009 downturn in the market and the slow recovery, which for the most part has not occurred for individuals, have made the retirement dream, just that a dream for many individuals. The slow economy and lost savings have forced many individuals to post Barriers A survey was done with older people asking what they felt barriers to leisure pursuits were (no particular order) Fear of crime

• Afraid to go out during the evening
• If no transportation, afraid of walking alone

1. Emphasis on day programs
2. Provide door to door transportation if possible
3. Bring programs to people
4. Provide information on public transportation Lack of knowledge about available programs  Publicize in all available media  Radio, television, posters in community, etc.  Emphasis on outreach programs  Word of mouth from satisfied participants Lack of transportation  provide transportation  Provide information about public transportation  Organize volunteer drivers, car pools, etc  Use school buses if possible

Facility Design and Accessibility  ensure appropriate design, accessibility  suitable location  ask facility users for input

1. lighting
2. temperature
3. architectural barriers
4. aesthetics
5. furniture
6. location Program Design and Content  Concerns include:
7. lacks variety
8. not challenging
9. boring
10. too challenging
11. too structured
12. lack of information  Client input in planning  Variety in programs offered (i.e. active, passive, large and small groups, integrated/ segregates; leader directed; self-directed; etc.)  Place large activity calendars in obvious places  Offer programs for all skill levels  Do regular program evaluations  Many expect personal invitations “she didn’t come by and ask me” (particularly true in long term settings)  Have committee to design personal innovations. ** FINAL QUESTION** What are some major barriers to leisure participations for the eldely and at least 3 suggestions for overcoming each one. Perceptual view of behavior: persons who participate in programs that they perceive themselves they will be successful at.