@article{Orire_2020, title={THE SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL LIFESTYLES OF THE ELDERLY IN KWARA STATE, NIGERIA}, volume={4}, url={https://fjs.fudutsinma.edu.ng/index.php/fjs/article/view/131}, DOI={10.33003/fjs-2020-0402-131}, abstractNote={<p><em>Our world is rapidly ageing. A process which exposes individuals to increasing risk of illness and disability of which quality lifestyle is crucial</em><em> for promoting desired well-being and longevity.</em> <em>Certain objectives were examined, which are to: </em><em>assess the socio-demographic structure of respondents; determine the</em><em> social and, recreational lifestyles of the respondents; and determine the common/regularity of participation in socio-recreational activities in the state. Primary and secondary data were used. </em><em>A multi-stage sampling technique was employed to sample 488 elderly respondents, from six of the 16 LGAs of Kwara State using copies of structured questionnaire. </em><em>Thus, the result shows that </em><em>majority of respondents (88%) are between ‘young old’ (60-74) age category. About 36% of respondents were with either primary, secondary or tertiary level education, while 30.1% had acquired only the quranic education. Praying and other religious activities are the major (41%) social activity engaged in, while 32.8% are engaged into farming and other commercial activities. Birthday events are the least attended function by respondents. Also, 38.5% see visitation to friends and relations as major recreational activity, while daily and weekly sporting exercises are engaged in by 40.5% and 42.9% of respondents respectively. The study recommends the establishment of modern and affordable recreational centers for the elderly in the state, encourage optimum utilization and overall enhancement of their health and wellbeing. </em><em>Hence, </em><em>appropriate policies and programmes to ensure their equal access to health care, basic social services and social safety nets to protect them from falling into poverty is essential and overdue.</em></p&gt;}, number={2}, journal={FUDMA JOURNAL OF SCIENCES}, author={OrireIsmaila Oloyede}, year={2020}, month={Jul.}, pages={67 - 75} }