Elderly Quality of Life, It"s All About Independence
Most elderly people want to keep their independence as long as they can. They also need companionship and the attention of people they love and care about.
And it is also very good for people who are older to feel useful.
One large paper company in the US followed their employees after they retired to see how they did.
The retirees who had plans about how they were going to occupy themselves after retirement did very well. They had hobbies, or volunteer work or even another career and they just kept on going for many years.
But the people who retired and just sat down in front of the TV lived an average of just 3 years after retiring.