Citation

Tedrick T, MacNeil RD. Activ. Adapt. Aging 1990; 15(3): 73-92.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1990, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1300/J016v15n03_06

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Sociodemographic characteristics of current and fu- ture older cohorts are undergoing change. These changes have direct implication for those providing leisure programs to adults of retire- ment age. Examined are three issues affecting leisure and the a ing. i' The percentage of persons surviving to older ages has increase and more adults in their retirement years are enjoying improved health. A second issue explored is the trend toward earlier retirement and whether this will continue in the future. The last characteristic exam- ined is the increase in the level of formal education attained by the elderly. Discussion is focused on how these factors may affect lei- sure and the aging.