For example, frequency of taking part in sports or outdoor activities steadily declines with age, according to the Medill survey. Sixty-three percent of respondents between the ages of 55 and 64 said they engage in sports at least once each week, but only 41 percent of those over 75 said they did. But even when old age makes sports difficult, seniors are not just sitting at home watching television. In general, most retired people say retirement is a gratifying time of life. A series of polls by the Roper Organization found that 71 percent of retirees said they were enjoying their retirement years.
Experts say retirement allows more opportunity to explore life's possibilities.
There is more time to pursue their interests and to better understand themselves. I am so selfish with my time. The new Medill poll found that activities older Americans pursue depend to a large extent on gender. The survey suggests women are more likely to attend church. Just about half of the male respondents reported attending church at least a few times each month.