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The old age represents a stage in our lives which manifests itself different from person to person and includes much more years than any other of the human development. The perception and attitude towards old people has oscillated throughout the history among respect, veneration (sometimes even worship), ignorance and marginalization. Withdrawal from professional activity represents a major statute and role change in one's way of life and the arrival of this moment may represent a great factor of stress which may induce adaptation disorders. The signification of the withdrawal from work and adaptation to the new situation depends on one's attitude towards work, health, financial situation and relationships. Elders who find themselves in the situation of having too much free time at their disposal have to be involved in many diversified activities such as: painting, card games, swimming, wandering and even gardening. Physical education has an essential role in preventing premature aging, maintaining functional independence, reducing risk factors of the apparition of primary and secondary disabilities, helping to keep in check chronic illnesses such as: heart diseases, diabetes, arthritis or some types of cancer and in the growth of life quality. |
