+ Balanced Life By: Faress Barraquias
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Balanced Life
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+Leisure
What is the meaning of Leisure? A period which you spend doing things other than your
work. A period of recuperation, or time to be filled after work was
done.
Importance of Leisure: Bring about a positive flow of energy in a person Help to refresh the mind
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Leisure activities are important to bring about a positive flow of energy in a person. These activities help to refresh the mind. There are various different recreational activities one can choose from to suit individual tastes. At the end of the day, how positive you feel is all that is important! (Lad, 2010)
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When one speaks about leisure time, it simply means a period which you spend doing things other than your work. Leisure activities are meant to de-stress a person and carry the attention away from work. This could mean type of recreation activity. The primary aim is to give you a sense of self (Lad, 2010).To keep it simple, everything we do that is not work, is leisure.
+What’s part of leisure
Recreation activities Active - Sports, strength exercises Passive – Games, walks
Cognitive activities Reading, spiritual education, puzzles
Social activities Dancing, singing, playing cards,
Daily life activities Eating, sleeping, cooking, cleaning,
Others Watching TV, playing an instrument, gardening,
tourism, etc.
+Two types of recreation
Active recreation Is about engaging in adventure sports or outdoor
games Have physical resistance
Hiking Biking Skiing
Passive recreation Involves activities such as taking a walk on the
riverside, walking on the beach, strolling in parks or taking nature walks Very little or no physical resistance activities
Faress Barraquias
Both kinds of recreation have their own set of advantages. They create a positive mood, lighten your spirits and help you gain mental peace.
+Importance of Recreation
Devoting some time for recreation on a daily basis helps in the long run in maintaining health and achieving a peace of mind. Participate in some regular physical activity, play a sport or exercise. These recreational activities serve as a means of relaxation. Research has shown that recreation on a daily basis reduces risks of diabetes and hypertension, enhances physical and mental health and improves the quality of life. (Oak, 2010)
+Physical Activity
Some of the benefits of regular physical activity include: Improved fitness and quality of life; Better physical and mental health; More energy and reduced stress; Stronger muscles and bones; Better posture and balance; and Prolonged independent living in later life.
(CSEP, Health Canada, 1999)
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Physical activities are activities that get your body moving such as gardening, walking the dog, raking leaves, and taking the stairs instead of the elevator. Exercise is a form of physical activity that is specifically planned, structured, and repetitive such as weight training, tai chi, or an aerobics class.(National Institute on Aging, 2009)
+Keeping your mind sharp
Just like our body needs exercise, we need to exercise our minds.
Brain Training games Memory Attention Focus Speed Language Visual Perception Spatial Reasoning Problem Solving Fluid Intelligence Stress Reaction Time General Health
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Science spends a lot of time investigating what causes mental decline as we age, and not much on what things might prevent it. Now the health benefits of exercise appear to include keeping your mind sharp as well as your body fit.Many people think becoming senile as you age is unavoidable and while one in four older adults experiences some form of cognitive decline this isn't a part of healthy aging. What this work is telling us is that you can keep your mind sharp as you age but you need to plan now to do so.It's important to challenge your brain - give it a workout by taking up different things, enjoying hobbies and pursuing interests.There's no one mental exercise that's shown itself so much better than any other - anything that has your mind working is a good choice.But that's not all you should be doing.Being mentally active works best when you're living well - eating healthy, being active as much as you can, avoiding tobacco and other unhealthy substances while keeping those appointments for regular medical checkups and screenings."The take-home message from the study is, you can maintain your cognitive function in late life," explains study author Alexandra Fiocco, a postdoctoral fellow at the University of California, San Francisco."People are afraid they will experience cognitive decline as they age. But not everyone declines."In fact, this work raises the very real possibility that cognitive decline might even be preventable with the health benefits of exercise being wider than ever thought before.(Whilttaker, 2009)
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There are many brain training games online at www.lumosity.com
+What to include in life.
LIFE
Faress Barraquias
Life is very complex as it is but it's very important to have a balance to enjoy life. What we do in our leisure time is a direct reflection of our capabilities. Seniors' well being is dependent on all aspects of their lives because at their stage in life, they are fragile.
+Seniors Having Fun
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+References
Lad, K. (2010). Importance of Leisure: Why is Leisure Important. Retrieved 2010, May 23 from Buzzle.com:http:www.buzzle.comarticlesimportance- of-leisure-why-is-leisure-important.html
Lumosity. (2010). Improve Your Memory. Retrieved 2010, May 26 from Lumosity Reclame your brain: http://www.lumosity.com/k/improve- memory
National Institute on Aging. (2009, November 11). Exercise & Physical Activity: Your Everday Guide from The National Institute on Aging. Retrieved May 24, 2010, from National Institute on Aging: http://www.nia.nih.gov/ HealthInformation/Publications/ExerciseGuide/default.htm
Oak, M. (2010). Importance of Recreation. Retrieved 2010, May 23 from Buzzle.com: http://www.buzzle.com/articles/importance-of- recreation.html
Whilttaker, K. (2009, August 6). Health Benefits of Exercise Include Keeping Your Mind Sharp. Retrieved 2010, May 23 from Ezine@rticles: http:// ezinearticles.com/?Health-Benefits-of-Exercise-Include-Keeping-Your- Mind-Sharp&id=2719298
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