Leisure in Later Life

by Leitner, Michael J.; Leitner, Sara F.

• ISBN13: 9781560249665
• ISBN10: 1560249668
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1996-07-01
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

With vastly revised chapters and totally new organization, Leisure in Later Life, Second Edition is a comprehensive text for you if you're teaching a university-level course in designing leisure and recreation services for elders. The diversity of the older population is recognized in Leisure in Later Life. The chapters on leadership, program planning, evaluation, techniques, exercise, adapted dance, intergenerational activities, and leisure counseling are designed for students preparing to work with elders in any setting. The chapters on the particular recreational program settings, which note specific needs for each, help students apply the material in the previous chapters as they begin to work with elders and apply their knowledge in various settings. The Leitners provide myriad activities, described in detail for future leisure program directors and workers.

Author Biography

Michael J. Leitner, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Recreation and Parks Management at California State University in Chico, California Sara F. Leitner, MA, is an instructor in Special Education and Adapted Physical Education at Butte College in Oroville, California

Table of Contents

Preface	p. xi
Acknowledgments	p. xiii
Introduction to Leisure Services for Elders	p. 1
Introduction	p. 1
Terminology	p. 2
Demography of the Older Population	p. 4
Importance of Recreation for Elders	p. 12
Current Status of Leisure Services for Elders	p. 17
Factors Affecting Recreation Participation Patterns	p. 22
Summary	p. 26
Settings
Senior Centers and Clubs	p. 35
Introduction	p. 35
Learning Objectives	p. 35
History and Background	p. 35
Goals and Objectives	p. 36
Target Population	p. 37
The Setting	p. 38
Recreation Program Planning in Senior Centers	p. 41
Summary	p. 45
Senior Day Care Centers	p. 47
Introduction	p. 47
Learning Objectives	p. 47
History and Background	p. 47
Goals and Objectives of Day Care	p. 49
Recreation in Senior Day Care: A Rationale	p. 49
Research in Senior Day Care	p. 50
Target Population	p. 51
The Setting	p. 53
Considerations in the Provision of Services	p. 54
Funding	p. 62
Summary	p. 63
Recreation in Residential Communities for Older Adults	p. 65
Introduction	p. 65
Learning Objectives	p. 65
Growth of Age Segregation	p. 66
Types of Retirement Housing	p. 68
Elders' Preferences	p. 70
Desirability of Age-Segregated Living Arrangements	p. 73
Trends in Retirement Housing	p. 76
Case Study: Promenade on the River, Reno, Nevada	p. 84
Summary	p. 87
Nursing Homes	p. 91
Introduction	p. 91
Learning Objectives	p. 91
Nursing Homes in the United States	p. 91
Recreation in Nursing Homes	p. 92
Characteristics of Nursing Home Residents and Their Implications for Recreation Services	p. 93
Other Considerations in Providing Recreational Services	p. 97
Activity Programs in Nursing Homes	p. 101
A Humanistic Perspective (From the First Edition)	p. 105
A Humanistic Perspective (Part Two)	p. 107
Summary	p. 108
Foundations
Recreation Leadership Principles	p. 113
Introduction	p. 113
Learning Objectives	p. 113
Competencies	p. 114
Summary	p. 133
Program Planning Principles	p. 135
Introduction	p. 135
Learning Objectives	p. 135
Competencies	p. 136
Summary	p. 154
Program Evaluation	p. 157
Introduction	p. 157
Learning Objectives	p. 157
Purposes of Evaluation	p. 157
Evaluation Methods	p. 158
Summary	p. 165
Instruction Sheet for Behavior Rating Form	p. 167
Behavior Rating Form--Music Activity	p. 170
Behavior Rating Form--Art Activity	p. 171
Behavior Rating Form--Stress Management Session	p. 172
Leisure Counseling	p. 175
Introduction	p. 175
Learning Objectives	p. 175
Concepts and Definitions	p. 175
Background and Rationale	p. 176
Using Leisure Counseling with Elders	p. 178
Special Considerations in Counseling Elders	p. 185
Summary	p. 193
Resources for Recreation Programs for Elders
Intergenerational Activities	p. 199
Introduction	p. 199
Learning Objectives	p. 200
Research on Intergenerational Recreation	p. 200
Recommendations for Program Planning	p. 201
Examples of Successful Intergenerational Activity Programs	p. 206
Other Intergenerational Activity Ideas	p. 209
Summary	p. 211
Recreational Programs and Special Events	p. 215
Introduction	p. 215
Learning Objectives	p. 215
Travel Programs	p. 216
Camping	p. 221
Elderhostel and Other Educational Programs	p. 223
Adults' Health and Developmental Program	p. 227
High-Risk Activities	p. 227
Sports Programs	p. 229
Senior Olympics/Senior Games	p. 231
Elderfest	p. 233
Volunteering	p. 234
Programs for Rural Elders	p. 236
Summary	p. 240
Exercise	p. 247
Introduction	p. 247
Learning Objectives	p. 247
Benefits of Exercise	p. 248
Physical Activity Levels of Elders	p. 258
Leadership and Motivation	p. 260
Exercises for Elders	p. 268
Exercise-Based Games and Activities	p. 292
Summary	p. 299
Adapted Dance for Older Adults	p. 309
Introduction	p. 309
Learning Objectives	p. 309
Rationale	p. 310
Guidelines for Leading Adapted Dance Programs	p. 311
Special Considerations in Planning Adapted Dance Sessions	p. 314
Adapted Dance Patterns	p. 314
Summary	p. 367
Recreational Techniques and Activities	p. 371
Introduction	p. 371
Learning Objectives	p. 371
Massage	p. 371
Clowning	p. 380
Drama	p. 383
Reminiscence and Life Review	p. 389
Music	p. 390
Arts and Crafts	p. 394
Horticulture Therapy	p. 398
Pet Therapy	p. 401
Laughter and Humor	p. 404
Summary	p. 406
Issues in Providing Leisure Services for Elders
The Role of Recreation in Hospice Care	p. 411
Introduction	p. 411
Learning Objectives	p. 411
Overview of Hospice Care	p. 412
Research and Case Studies	p. 413
Recreational Activities for Elderly Hospice Patients	p. 416
Summary	p. 418
Sexuality in Later Life	p. 421
Introduction	p. 421
Learning Objectives	p. 422
Value of Sexual Activity for Elders	p. 422
Sexual Behavior of Elders	p. 423
Factors Affecting Sexual Behavior	p. 424
Suggestions for Enhancing Sexual Expression in Later Life	p. 429
Summary	p. 432
Global Perspectives on Leisure and Aging	p. 435
Introduction	p. 435
Learning Objectives	p. 435
Demographic Overview	p. 435
Europe	p. 437
Israel	p. 441
India	p. 444
People's Republic of China (PRC)	p. 447
Hong Kong, Taiwan, and South Korea	p. 452
Japan	p. 454
Australia	p. 455
Summary	p. 456
Leisure in Later Life in the Future	p. 461
Introduction	p. 461
Learning Objectives	p. 461
Demographic Changes	p. 462
Summary	p. 466
Index	p. 469
Table of Contents provided by Rittenhouse. All Rights Reserved.