Question 1

What was the primary reason cited as to why Newfoundlanders did not engage in physical activity,according to Witcher et al (2006)?

Accepted Answer

A)  They do not like the weather in Newfoundland and don't like to exercise outdoors. 
B)  They thought that at their age, they would gain little health benefit from exercise. 
C)  They have other activities to keep them occupied. 
D)  They preferred passive forms of activity as opposed to exercise. 
A)  They do not like the weather in Newfoundland and don't like to exercise outdoors. 
B)  They thought that at their age, they would gain little health benefit from exercise. 
C)  They have other activities to keep them occupied. 
D)  They preferred passive forms of activity as opposed to exercise.

Question 2

Many young-old seniors today see senior centres as one recreational option among many.What is the current trend among a large number of seniors who once might have been satisfied with the programs at senior centres?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are finding them outdated and completely inadequate for their needs. 
B)  They are attracted instead to education programs at universities. 
C)  They are tending towards less formal means of recreation such as hanging around the mall. 
D)  They are tending towards more active means of recreation like travel. 
A)  They are finding them outdated and completely inadequate for their needs. 
B)  They are attracted instead to education programs at universities. 
C)  They are tending towards less formal means of recreation such as hanging around the mall. 
D)  They are tending towards more active means of recreation like travel.

Question 3

According to Cherem (2010),what are the two reasons cited for seniors having an interest in life-long learning?

Accepted Answer

A)  boredom and cognitive interest 
B)  cognitive interest and intellectual stimulation 
C)  to prevent loneliness and social isolation and build confidence 
D)  personal development and a way to spend discretionary income 
A)  boredom and cognitive interest 
B)  cognitive interest and intellectual stimulation 
C)  to prevent loneliness and social isolation and build confidence 
D)  personal development and a way to spend discretionary income

What was the primary reason cited as to why Newfoundlanders did not engage in physical activity,according to Witcher et al (2006)?

Many young-old seniors today see senior centres as one recreational option among many.What is the current trend among a large number of seniors who once might have been satisfied with the programs at senior centres?

According to Cherem (2010),what are the two reasons cited for seniors having an interest in life-long learning?

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What was the primary reason cited as to why Newfoundlanders did not engage in physical activity,according to Witcher et al (2006)?

Many young-old seniors today see senior centres as one recreational option among many.What is the current trend among a large number of seniors who once might have been satisfied with the programs at senior centres?

According to Cherem (2010),what are the two reasons cited for seniors having an interest in life-long learning?

Aging Today

Theories and Methods

Aging in Canada and the World Today

Aging and Ethnicity

Personal Health and Illness

The Psychology of Aging and the Social Psychology of Aging

Healthcare

Finances and Economics

Retirement and Work

Housing and Transportation

Family Life

Social Support

Death, dying, and Bereavement

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