We conducted this systematic review, one of four related to productive aging, to explore the
existing evidence for the health benefits of engagement in occupations and activities among …

BACKGROUND: Spousal loss can be a dramatic life event for older persons, and a difficult
experience that affects everyday life. Research shows that bereavement influences health …

This article explores how people with depression perceive and use leisure in co** with
their illness. The study applied a netnography approach and was based on data from 25 …

This systematic review examines the relationship between late-life spousal bereavement
and changes in routine health behaviors. We review six behavioral domains/modifiable risk …

Teaching is one of the most stressful professions, and school teachers show a high turnover
rate. Although it is an important issue in society, the work-life balance of teachers has not …

Relatively little evidence is available about how leisure involvement changes with spousal
loss, and even less about how leisure activity is associated with the well-being of widows …

The death of a spouse can be one of the most challenging events an older adult can face,
yet many exhibit resilience. The present study examined the trajectories of structural and …

Widowhood becomes increasingly common with advancing age, and spousal bereavement
is likely to present additional challenges for adults in very late life. However, previous …

Various life challenges, such as widowhood, poor health, or significant caregiving
responsibilities, can make the possibility of how to spend one's time in retirement seem …

Is activity participation in old age important for survival independent of one's earlier history of
participation? A nationally representative sample of 457 older persons was followed for 25 …