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Conejo Recreation & Park District Master Plan Section 11 <br />I <br />unfamiliarity, fear and isolation. During recreation and leisure time, people are <br />less concerned with differences and more concerned with having fun.41 <br />c. Supports Individuals with Disabilities <br />Positive attitudes towards the disabled, increased tolerance and sensitivity were <br />some of the confirmed benefits of participating in integrated outdoor experiences. <br />(MCAvoy, 2001) <br />By participating in re -socialization activities, individuals with disabilities enhance <br />their interpersonal skills, experience a revitalized interest in life events and <br />activities and an increased concern for the quality of life for others. (Heintzman, <br />1997) <br />• Aerobic exercise training <br />individuals with spinal cord <br />their self-satisfaction/image <br />tendencies. (PRFO, 1992) <br />d. Supports Seniors <br />can significantly improve the mental capacity of <br />injuries while lowering their depression, increasing <br />and independence, and reducing their suicidal <br />Recreation can enhance active living, helping limit the onset of disease and <br />impairment normally associated with the aging process. Recreation activities that <br />include physical activity help the aging population lead independent and satisfied <br />lives helping them remain mobile, flexible and maintaining their cognitive abilities. <br />42 <br />• Benefits such as having fun, feeling less lonely, reduced depression, fewer <br />doctor visits, less medications, decreased pain, having more energy, generally <br />feeling better, sleeping better at night, reduced medical costs, making friends, <br />and having something to look forward to were identified through participant's <br />personal testimonies of "Active Options", a fitness and recreation program for <br />persons over 62 years of age. (Katzenmeyer, 1997) <br />Recreation activities provide socialization opportunities and help keep seniors <br />active in the community. Seniors who live alone are often cut off from the <br />community mainstream, losing their purpose for being and retreating into their <br />homes, thus increasing their health risks. It is generally accepted that the risk of <br />depression increases with age. (Chodzko-Zajko, 1998) Seniors involved in <br />recreation programs have reduced feelings of alienation and loneliness and <br />increased intergenerational understanding.43 <br />Supports Youth <br />a. Develops Youth <br />" Ibid <br />42 Ibid <br />41 Ibid <br />11-18 June 2, 2011 <br />