Abstract
The objective of this study was to examine the breadth and depth of relationships with retirement and health regarding older adults’ physical activities. In addition, the possible implication of the relationships is to examine better understanding of how to stay active after retirement. Data from the American Association of Retirement Persons (AARP, Montenegro, 2015) telephone survey were used, which sampled persons, age range was 60-89 years old (n=134). Result indicated that health and physical activity factors affected retired older life satisfaction. It is not surprising that retired older adults are less satisfied when they have decreased physical health, but more satisfied when they engage in diverse physical activities or exercise after retirement (USDHHS, 2018). Given that aerobic and muscle strengthening activities contributed to improving physical function and reducing the risk of falls (Chodzko-Zajko et al., 2009; Spark et al., 2018), this study also supported the findings that aerobic and muscle strengthening activities with relative intensity level positively influenced the satisfaction levels of participants (USDHHS, 2018).
Highlights
Life expectancy across the world has dramatically increased since the early 20th century
It is not surprising that retired older adults are less satisfied when they have decreased physical health, but more satisfied when they engage in diverse physical activities or exercise after retirement (USDHHS, 2018)
Given that aerobic and muscle strengthening activities contributed to improving physical function and reducing the risk of falls (Chodzko-Zajko et al, 2009; Spark et al, 2018), this study supported the findings that aerobic and muscle strengthening activities with relative intensity level positively influenced the satisfaction levels of participants (USDHHS, 2018)
Summary
Life expectancy across the world has dramatically increased since the early 20th century. World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that a global average life expectancy is approximately 72 years. Multimorbidity is common in older adults Research has shown that the participation in physical activities can lower the risk of chronic diseases and improve physical and cognitive functions for older adults (McPhee et al, 2016; USDHHS, 2018). Older people generally decrease in the participation in regular physical activities and increase in sedentary time (McPhee et al, 2016; Sparks et al, 2018). Retirement often precipitate this trend leading to adverse health outcomes. Research suggested that retirement can be considered as one of a series of stages (Atchley, 2000) as it accompanies adjustment and the transitional process from work to retirement (Wang, 2007)
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