Brilio.net/en - We often associate playgrounds with children. Having said that, elderly communities in several cities across the world have been given access to their very own play areas too. With this rising trend, the ageing population can now relive their childhood memories all over again. More importantly, it gives them the leisure to get active so as to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Below are some of the ageing members of society who were in action at their hometown playgrounds.
1. Di Tan park, Dongcheng, Beijing
Above: A Chinese senior citizen makes full use of her morning workout.
2.Superkilen Park, Norrebro in Copenhagen
Above: Two women take a pleasurable break on the swing.
3. A park in Beijing
Above: Wait, yoga pose on a monkey bar? How cool!
4.Dam Head Estates play area for the elderly in Manchester, UKs first playground for retirees. Its slogan reads Youre never too old to play
Above: Two elderly women excitedly play on a see-saw.
5.Lumphini Park, Bangkok
Above: A scrawny elderly man makes use of the leg press machine.
6.Carbide Park, La Marque, USA.
Above: An 84-year woman, Zady Jones, crosses the rope bridge.
7.Hyde Park, Londons first senior playground
Above: A man swings his legs away as he works out his leg muscles.
Those are some positive signs to boost the well-being of the elderly. By the time we become senior citizens, lets hope that we will all get the chance to play in such playgrounds ourselves!
Source: The Guardian
(brl/red)
