George Bernard Shaw With better medical care, nutrition, and housing, life expectancy has increased. Many more years may be spent in retirement with extra time to pursue a variety of activities.
People have different ideas and attitudes about using leisure time.
These are often based on past experiences, opportunities, financial resources, and interests that have been cultivated over the years. Almost any activity can mean recreation for someone. For many people, recreation means participating in physical activities like walking, swimming, golfing or cross country skiing. For others, relaxing in a chair and meditating can be a purposeful activity. To some, recreation means cutting the grass or doing repairs around the home.