Table 4 Prevention services as viewed by the surveyed target groups
Category | Women aged | Men aged | Men aged | Women aged |
|---|---|---|---|---|
65 to 75 years | 65 to 75 years | 76 years and older | 76 years and older | |
Experiences | Prefer group activities | Were/are active in a sports club | No longer active in a sports club | Some; currently rather little |
Various positive and negative experiences | Focus on exercise | Health-promoting exercise on self-initiative | Active in self-initiative | |
Competitive | ||||
Competitive | ||||
Barriers | Fear of failure and/or injury | Classes “occupied” by women | Classes “occupied” by women | Lack of social acceptance |
Focus on performance of many groups | Association with illness | Lack of age-appropriate (sports) classes /services | Coping with daily life takes up energy | |
Preferences | Offerings with a holistic approach | Health insurance company contact as individual advisor | Age-appropriate social activities (e.g., organized walks) | Age-appropriate social (exercise) activities with or without spouse |
Group activities | ||||
Activities close to one’s home | Activities close to one’s home |