Growing older in the great outdoors

Ideas for the Recreation Professional Some ideas being adopted and researched as community programs to get people outdoors are: * Community gardens * Bird-watching * Senior walking clubs * Senior yoga * Outdoor social hour * Family meeting areas * Tree-planting clubs * Outdoor arts and crafts Commun...

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Published in:Parks & recreation (Arlington, Va.) Va.), 2009-06, Vol.44 (6), p.46
Main Authors: Tapps, Tyler, Fink, Kevin
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Adults
Aging
Aging (Individuals)
Baby boom generation
Clubs
Community Programs
Community Relations
Exercise
Forecasts and trends
Gardens & gardening
Group Activities
Handicapped accessibility
Interpersonal Relationship
Job satisfaction
Market trend/market analysis
Older Adults
Older people
Outdoor activities
Outdoor recreation
Outdoors
Parks & recreation areas
Psychological aspects
Quality of life
Recreation
Researchers
Social interaction
United States
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Summary:Ideas for the Recreation Professional Some ideas being adopted and researched as community programs to get people outdoors are: * Community gardens * Bird-watching * Senior walking clubs * Senior yoga * Outdoor social hour * Family meeting areas * Tree-planting clubs * Outdoor arts and crafts Community gardens may provide an area for older adults to congregate and grow fresh produce, flowers, or to simply maintain the local area. [...] it is important for practitioners to be aware of the programs and opportunities sought by older adults.
ISSN:0031-2215