This chapter is an accompaniment to the previous two chapters where we looked at the importance of social interaction for mental health and well-being and the role that AgeTech can play. Such interactions can take place in multiple contexts and environments, adding to the benefits of social engagement. Many recreation and leisure activities, for example, take place in social settings such as groups, classes, teams, or congregations. These activities also provide opportunities to learn new skills or practise old ones, keep mentally and physically active, as well as making new friends or meeting old ones. Recreation and leisure activities in later life are particularly important for helping people adjust to life after paid work. Having regular commitments to meet others for socializing, playing sports, or at a place of worship, for example, provides structure which is important for maintaining a sense of purpose. As with all aspects of daily life, technology is increasingly playing a role in how we access recreation and leisure activities.

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Staying Connected to Recreation and Leisure

  • Arlene Astell,
  • David Clayton

摘要

This chapter is an accompaniment to the previous two chapters where we looked at the importance of social interaction for mental health and well-being and the role that AgeTech can play. Such interactions can take place in multiple contexts and environments, adding to the benefits of social engagement. Many recreation and leisure activities, for example, take place in social settings such as groups, classes, teams, or congregations. These activities also provide opportunities to learn new skills or practise old ones, keep mentally and physically active, as well as making new friends or meeting old ones. Recreation and leisure activities in later life are particularly important for helping people adjust to life after paid work. Having regular commitments to meet others for socializing, playing sports, or at a place of worship, for example, provides structure which is important for maintaining a sense of purpose. As with all aspects of daily life, technology is increasingly playing a role in how we access recreation and leisure activities.