Enrichment Opportunities
Enrichment Opportunities examines the percentage of aging adults who regularly participate in civic, cultural, religious, and recreational activities. Associated satisfaction with the amount of participation in these activities, as well as feelings of fulfillment is also evaluated.
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| Activity | 60-64 Years | 65-74 Years | 75+ Years | Black or African American | White | Female | Male | Less than $20,000 | $20,000 to $35,000 | Greater than $35,000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Go to movies, plays, concerts, restaurants, sporting events, club meetings, card games, or other social activities | 75% | 80% | 72% | 73% | 77% | 77% | 75% | 61% | 81% | 85% | |||
| Go to church, mosque, temple, or another place of worship for services or other activities | 69% | 70% | 79% | 86% | 69% | 76% | 68% | 72% | 74% | 72% | |||
| Get together with friends or neighbors in any other setting | 71% | 71% | 66% | 68% | 71% | 73% | 65% | 61% | 70% | 78% | |||
| Attend educational classes or workshops | 27% | 20% | 16% | 20% | 21% | 22% | 19% | 13% | 16% | 27% | |||
| Go to a community center or senior center | 13% | 17% | 20% | 24% | 15% | 17% | 17% | 14% | 21% | 15% |
94% of adults aged 60 and older participate in some sort of community activity at least once a month.
The most commonly cited barriers to participation in community activities include health reasons, lack of money, lack of time, lack of transportation, and not knowing where to go.
