Recreation for the Aged: The Physician's Role

Family physicians could well spend some time intervening on behalf of geriatrics who need a higher income and better recreation facilities. Aside from money, the other needs for geriatric recreation are a proper concept of recreation (one person's work is another person's play) and recognition of age-related changes in performance. Recreation programs should be as varied as possible and should not discount useful tasks. Activities should provide for social interchange and long-term goals. Monetary reward is a good way to stimulate motivation.