Recreation for Mental Health: Older Adults Overcoming Barriers

Authors

  • Catherine M White Dalhousie University
  • Susan Hutchinson Dalhousie University
  • Karen Gallant Dalhousie University
  • Barbara Hamilton-Hinch Dalhousie University

Keywords:

Mental health, Leisure, Older adult

Abstract

 

Leisure and recreational activities have many health benefits, but people with a mental illness, and especially older adults, often face personal, social and environmental barriers to accessing such activity. Drawing on qualitative methods, this study examines the barriers faced by older adults, and makes recommendations to overcome them.


Author Biographies

Catherine M White, Dalhousie University

Assistant Professor, School of Occupational Therapy, Dalhousie University

Susan Hutchinson, Dalhousie University

Associate Professor, School of Health and Human Performance, Dalhousie University

Karen Gallant, Dalhousie University

Assistant Professor, School of Health and Human Performance, Dalhousie University

Barbara Hamilton-Hinch, Dalhousie University

Assistant Professor, School of Health and Human Performance, Dalhousie University

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Published

2019-07-03

Issue

2018: Healthy Living, Healthy Life Conference Proceedings

Section

Theme 4: Health equity, inclusion, diversity, and social determinants of health

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