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like this are important. “It is increasingly important consideration,” Ibes said. “The world and the United State’s population is aging quickly. It has ramifications beyond our area, but especially in our area.” “Here at the center, we are always asking the larger questions,” said Rick Jackson, the executive director of the Riverside Center for Excellence in Aging & Lifelong Health. “Is our community senior friendly? Do we have medical and recreational opportunities people need? We want to make older adults feel comfortable and provide them with the resources they need to have an active, independent life here. We want to know their opinions. It is a constant, ongoing concern for us.” Ibes said that regular recreation can help seniors feel better in body and spirit. The parks can contribute to overall health by providing, safe, serene places where exercise is easily accomplished. “City parks have been shown to benefit communities with quality of life,” Ibes said. “They can enhance the physical and psychological well being of seniors.” According to the National Institutes of Health, regular exercise has proven benefits for older people. It can help stave off illness,
depression and social isolation. Physical activity can improve health even in frail people or those with medical conditions. “Quality of life for an older adult depends on opportunities for recreation and socialization,” Jackson said. “When people CONTINUED 16
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