Introduction
Even for people that remain extraordinarily active while they are aging, considering leisure opportunities at some point is critical. However, the described change should not be perceived by an older adult as the sign of them becoming useless for the business setting. Instead, their contribution to the organization and the fact that they have deserved their time off should be emphasized extensively. The described task gains increasingly more weight in the rural setting, where the process of aging is amplified and accelerated (Hash, Jurkowski, & Krout, 2015). Therefore, strategies for assisting older adults to transfer to a new stage of their development and retain the extent of their activity are important goals.
Main Features
Despite a common misconception, retiring does not imply becoming less active. As the podcast with Deenaz Patel has shown, a range of adults, even in the rural setting, tend to remain very active during their retirement years (“Aging in rural places – Part 7, retirement & leisure for older adults,” 2014). The described situation is also typical for older adults that live in a facility since, with the amount of financial support offered to them, options such as cruising and help tourism, remain open (Hash et al., 2015). Therefore, it is essential for older adults to receive the necessary support to express themselves and explore options for remaining engaged even after they retire.
Conclusion
Moreover, it is critical to ensure that the healthcare needs of older adults in the rural setting are met fully. While the target demographic tends to be less frail than their urban counterparts, establishing control over the well-being of older adults in the rural environment is still necessary. For this purpose, health education and the supervision of local nurses and social workers is required (Hash et al., 2015). Thus, older adults will receive the support and encouragement needed to keep the quality of their lives high.
References
Aging in rural places – Part 7, retirement & leisure for older adults. (2014). Web.
Hash, K. M., Jurkowski, E. T., & Krout, J. A. (2015). Aging in rural places. New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company, LLC.