Personal factors | |
Interest in social activities and participation | |
Desire to stay active and socialize (+)a | |
Habit of being socially active (+) | |
Desire to be involved in the community and volunteer (+) | |
Motivation and initiative (−) | |
Health | |
Physical environment | |
Availability and accessibility of infrastructures and meeting places | |
Distance to resources, recreational facilities and social partners | |
Social environment | |
Availability and organization of transportation | |
Availability of assistance (+) | |
Invitation to activities, solicitation and recruitment process | |
Availability of activities devoted to older adults and suited to their needs | |
Identification of interests and needs of older adults in the area (+) | |
Support and presence of family and friends | |
Availability of volunteers | |
Responsibilities and support related to caregiving role | |
Family habits of meeting, phoning and visiting the older adult | |
Sustainability of activities | |
Availability of information concerning activities and resources | |
Attitudes toward older adults |