BENEFITS OF LEISURE ACTIVITIES IN OLDER ADULTS

BENEFICIOS DE LAS ACTIVIDADES LÍšDICAS EN ADULTOS MAYORES

Abstract

The management of play during aging provides multiple benefits to the body of the individual, both physically, intellectually and socially. This research aims to demonstrate which types of exercises are suitable for the rehabilitation of older adults and the prevention of chronic diseases, it is a qualitative study basing its structure on the application of theoretical hmethods: inductive-deductive, analysis-synthesis, the historical logical to study the linkage and evolution of these activities in the active process of older adults, in addition empirical ones such as: observations, surveys, document review to verify the management of recreational activities within the Hogar San José, whose results were favorable stating that the techniques used through the use of playfulness not only contribute to the coordination of the body but also promote values and the production of new knowledge in the vulnerable population.