leisure behaviors of elderly people a case study of da son social protections center

Literature Review : Problem 1 : The Center performs well and ensures the basic needs of food, clothing, accommodation, travel, health care for the elderly as prescribed: addition of milk

Duy Tan University Hospitality & Tourism Institute

Team members and % contribution

“Leisure Behaviors of elderly people: A

case study of Da Son Social Protections

Center ”

Class: PSU-TOU 424 DIS

Group: CHECKOUT Mentors: MARIA YOUNGHEE LEE

JUNE 2, 2023

LEISURE BEHAVIOR ELDERLY PEOPLE : of

1 Abstract ……… 4

2 Introduction ……… 4

3 LITERATURE REVIEW ……… 5

4 METHODOLOGY ……… 6

- RESEARCH METHODOLOGIES ……… 7

- Procedure of qualitative research method ……… 8

- SOLUTION ……… 9

5 DISCUSSION……….10

6 RESULTS ………1 1 7 CONCLUSION ……… 11

8 REFERENCES ……….12

9 INTERVIEW DATA……… 13

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I Abstract

Engagement in leisure activities that are meaningful and enjoyable is highly associated with health and a positive quality of life However, rehabilitation programs for individuals with physical impairments do not routinely include leisure participation in their intervention programs In order to improve the ability of individuals with disabilities to participate in leisure activities within the community, interventions must focus on evaluating leisure interests and satisfaction, on improving skills and confidence in this domain, and identifying

and overcoming barriers to participation

II Introduction :

The senior are a precious” asset” of society Because they’ve numerous life gests , numerous life stories, and are keeper of family values Live happily, live healthy, live usefully isn’t only the sweats of the senior, but also needs the attention and support of cousins and the community This study aimed to address these questions by considering the recreational actions and

requirements of elderly When people get old, people will no longer be as sharp as ahead, internal and physical changes appear more and more, which makes the spirit of the senior come glum and uncomfortable in the heart, the body does not They’re still as flexible as ahead, their eyes are fully blurred, their cognizance aren’t suitable to hear easily and well presently, their teeth begin to hurt and fall out, eating and drinking is no longer mouthwatering Society also laterally affects their mood and spirit They feel bad mentally when they retire DASON SOCIAL PROTECTION CENTER - has officially put the

"VOLUNTARY CARE SERVICE for the elderly" into operation from January 2022

✅ Here, the elderly can live and rest in a clean, safe environment and always have the support of doctors, nurses and care workers

✅ Ensure quality and nutritious daily meals suitable for the health of the elderly

✅ Get medical care and rehabilitation

✅Participating in cultural, artistic and entertainment activities helps the Elderly to always have a more relaxed, happy and optimistic spirit

✅ Have a team of well-trained caregivers in Elderly care

The service "Voluntary Elderly Care" always takes the standard of thoughtful and careful care for the elderly as the goal to maintain and develop Thus, this study aims to address these questions by considering the

recreational actions and requirements of senior

- What recreational actions do senior enjoy the most?

- And how does that entertainment act affect them?

Overview :

The strongest influence with the topmost influence on the spirit of the senior who can not recapture the balance of a happy life is the time their children spend when they get wedded, down from home, and go to academy

in seminaries In big metropolises or indeed cousins go to academy, work far down, cousins die These effects have a great impact on the spirit of the senior, making it delicate for them to find a balance to live happily Mortal personality also changes with age for numerous different reasons Because of the tight, confined and limited life in the family, the senior’s personality becomes more careful, allowing further affects the mood, they will feel sorry for themselves Contrary to that thoroughness are the immature styles of moment’s youth, who live more” freely” than” backslapper” This leads to dissensions about living from generation to generation, causing internal conflicts among people living under one roof It’s the below reasons that will make the old people’s mood worse, perverse and scrupulous, we need to overcome this, always hear

to their confidantes, as a family member, it’s necessary to know how to be peaceful and give way Tolerate each other, share words of love more so that the old people come youngish and more comfortable

Reference: Watts EL, et al Association of Leisure Time Physical Activity Types and Risks of All-Cause, Cardiovascular, and Cancer Mortality Among Older Adults JAMA

Network Open 2022;5(8):e2228510 doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.28510

III Literature Review :

Problem 1 :

The Center performs well and ensures the basic needs of food, clothing, accommodation, travel, health care for the elderly as prescribed: addition of milk, yogurt, fruit, cake The elderly or sick or sick use their grandchildren, milk, and support staff regularly change the dishes to suit their taste to ensure

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nutrients and food safety; daily hygiene for the tools; arrange spacious and airy rooms in accordance with regulations for comfortable living

For the elderly, the Center takes care of them from diet to medicine

For the elderly to live happily and healthily, the Center creates conditions for the elderly to exercise and entertain, each room of the elderly is equipped with a television or radio for them to monitor news, current affairs or watch programs preferences

Problem 2 :

Entertainment is to help people get rid of the troubles of life and bring many interesting moments It is needed by everyone, including the elderly in Da Son always create opportunities to learn entertainment activities for the elderly

At Da Son SPCenter, the elderly are not only cared for in terms of health, but also focused on spirit and entertainment Daily activities help the elderly have more joy, closer to each other Besides, it also helps to improve health

Problem 3 :

Previous studies have shown that participation in leisure activities increases life satisfaction among people of all ages, suggesting that participation in leisure activities has positive psychological effects and positive life satisfication Findings in the literature also suggest that participation in leisure activities may

be a strong predictor of life satisfaction in older men, and that leisure activities are significantly and directly associated with life satisfaction in older adults ( Lyubomirsky et al., 2005;Rodríguez et al., 2008 )

IV Methodology :

1 The Main Objectives of the study:

(1) What is the leisure needs of elderly people ?

(2) What is the leisure behaviour of elderly people ?

(3) What is the relationship between leisure activities and life satisfaction?

2 Object and scope of the study:

1.Research subjects: The elderly people who have no family, no place to go and are living in Da Son social protection center

2.Research area: Da Son social protection center ( DaSon SPC)

Research method :

- The DaSon SPC have about 200-300 elderly people There are 3 area with Although the number is very large, but there is a problem: most of them are too old to be interviewed There are 3 area in this center The first green zone, they have the homeless elderly, they are mostly – conscious, they can take care of themselves The second yellow zone – with the disable elderly, they have very physical problem and most of them are veterans The worst red zone, the elderly here have very bad – mental health, they got Alzheimer or Brain atrophy, they cannot walk or talk or doing anything, even take care of themselves, they are make up a large number of the SPC, about 180 people

- Although the elderly here is very large, they are mostly old and have physic and mental problem Therefore, qua tative research methods is li used in our study

- We will give every one a Questionaire about leisure needs and activities Then, we use the data to suggest to the admin here to improve the quality of life of elderly

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Procedure of qualitative research method at DaNang SPCenter :

Step 1: Design the Questionnaire for the Survey :

We asked questions to investigate DaNang SPCenter and leisure behavior

information issues such as gender, age and personal mental condition to classify specific groups

Step 2: Interview

We conducted interviews and chose a location to conduct interviews

directly at the DaSon SPC The interview took place at 2 PM, 4/6/2023 with the joining of 25 elderly in GreenZone, 25 in YellowZone and the manager here The interview was approved by the owner of this place and the elderly people who are able to communicate

Through the way of questionnaire and interview, the method of qualittative research is used to select samples and collect information

Step 3: Selection, arrangement and evaluation of interview results

Step 4: Provide interview results

I Questions

1 The questions to the elderly’s manager :

1) Do you see any changes in the physical problem of the elderly here ? 2) Does the government and benefactors provide regular support to the center?

3) Do you think that DaSon SPC is a good place to support housing and health for elderly people ?

4) Have you ever received complaints from the government or volunteers when they get there ? Can you describe it ?

2.Our questions for 50 elderly elderly people :

● Personal information

1) What is your gender ?

2 How old are you?

3) How do you feel about your physical and mental now ?

● Questions about leisure activities

1) Do you exercise regularly ?

2) What's your favorite habit ?

3) Do you like going outside ?

4) What do you usually do on your spare time ?

5) How often do you share with the manager here about your feelings ?

Solution 1 :

- Psychological support: Elderly people at DaSon SPC often feel lonely, they often have their own thoughts and concerns about life Therefore, it is necessary to have psychological support, as well as always pay attention during entertainment activities

- Health support: As people age, their body functions also decline, leading to a series of other problems such as back pain, heart disease, leg pain, etc move with people around Therefore, it is necessary to have health support and find suitable recreational activities for the elderly

-Building relationships: creating a close and trusting relationship between the organizer and the elderly so that they feel more comfortable and confident when participating in recreational activities

Solution 2 :

For those who are living at home, relatives can apply recreational activities for the elderly to help them be more happy and closer to their children and grandchildren.In addition to daily fun activities, the elderly can also participate

in sports There, experts can participate in competitions such as discus throwing, racing, soccer, Not only that, hand-made dubbing, cheering, and walking activities were also enthusiastically participated by the elderly

Solution 3 :

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Participants in this study came from a convenience sample of 20 older adults living in the Da Son SPC center, Da Nang They were from three different regions in Vietnam These centres offer various programmes such as tending a vegetable garden, participating in a variety of exercise classes (e.g line dancing and meditation), playing pool and taking computer classes The sample included 9 males (45%) and 11 females (55%) of ages ranging from 60 to 90 years

A total of 50% of the participants were married and 50 were widowed Most of the respondents were either middle school graduates or high school graduates Of the respondents, 20.0% had two- or four-year college degrees A vast majority of the participants reported that they were unemployed

V Discussion :

Why is recreation important for seniors?

Inactivity among seniors (and people of all ages, as a matter of fact!) can lead

to physical ailments and be detrimental to mental health

A lack of interaction with others can also cause feelings of loneliness and isolation This is why aged care workers must highly prioritise leisure activities Recreation then becomes a therapeutic activity that builds relationships, benefits mental health, and improves physical health, each of which is critical

to the overall health and happiness of the elderly

Here are 3 key advantages of recreational activities for the elderly

1 Recreation improves emotional and cognitive wellbeing

Recreational activities play an important role in improving the cognitive and emotional wellbeing of the elderly

Individual and group activities improve seniors’ emotions and cognitive abilities in expressing themselves and what they feel This can be through activities like arts and crafts or painting

Cognitive activities such as jigsaw and word puzzles or card games strengthen organisational and problem-solving skills and improve mental alertness Even good old fashioned conversation can stimulate the mind!

2 Helps them lead a fulfilling social life

Seniors thrive in good company and in healthy relationships Most of the time, the elderly rely on others to interact with

Recreational activities planned especially for the elderly ensure they spend quality time with people similar to them, as they enjoy the gift of

companionship and camaraderi e

Feelings of seclusion, anxiety, and isolation are eased, while mental and physical health is improved

Group activities such as bingo, chess and other board games can encourage seniors to connect with others and foster meaningful relationships

3 Helps strengthen and improve physical health

Gentle exercises and light activities can help improve the mobility, balance, flexibility, and agility of the elderly

Physical activity can also prevent disease and reduce the risk of falls and other injuries

ACtivities can be as simple as daily walks or planned exercise such as

swimming, stretching, or appropriate chair exercises Other aerobic activities can also include dancing classes or even gardening!

Physical activity helps the aged gain more muscle strength and improve coordination and balance, even as they age Light exercises and movement can also reduce muscle strain and spasms and strengthen their cardiovascular and respiratory wellbeing

How can you encourage the elderly to participate in activities?

Motivation plays an important role in encouraging the elderly to participate in these planned recreational activities

At first, they may hesitate, whether from a fear of failure or a fear of injury It’s important to remember that some of these people may have not enjoyed regular physical activity for some time, and may be scared to get started It’s important to start small and slowly – set realistic goals and simply be there for them when they need it most Importantly, you should create activities that: