Activities That Promote Wellness for Older Adults in Rural Communities

Authors

Mihyun Kang, University of California DavisFollow
Randall Russ, Oklahoma State UniversityFollow

Volume

47

Issue

5

Abstract

Growing interest in healthier aging coincides with the comprehensive whole person wellness model that includes physical, emotional, spiritual, intellectual, occupational, and social dimensions. The study reported here examined current activities for older adults in rural community centers via a mail survey sent to the directors of Oklahoma community centers. To follow up, site visits to the centers and interviews with the directors were conducted. Findings indicated that 16% of the centers offered activities for all six dimensions and that older adults generated many activities. To accommodate activities in a rural community center, programs for these diverse activities must be addressed.

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Recommended Citation

Kang, M., & Russ, R. (2009). Activities That Promote Wellness for Older Adults in Rural Communities. The Journal of Extension, 47(5), Article 18. https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/joe/vol47/iss5/18