Continuity of intellectual and emotional activities of elderly people

Abstract

This work presents the strengths and weaknesses of the continuity of intellectual and emotional activities of older people, but also their methods of social involvement in the daily life of society, which will allow debates on this topic addressed in those papers. They will reveal the real mental and economic situation of old people which will provoke controversy regarding to the sociointellectual and emotional involvement of older people. More formal care options for children and the elderly would also allow the elderly population to consider a wider range of options for taking part in social life. Based on the study we can conclude that continuity and involvement in the intellectual and emotional activities of older people in most cases is beneficial, morally and mentally, only a small part of the elderly suffering from diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and dementia will accuse neurodegenerative diseases, low income, reduced opportunities to continue working, poor health are a major obstacle to active aging. CZU: 159.955.5:612.67; JEL: J14; DOI: https://doi.org/ 10.53486/9789975359030.30