Comments on: Boomers Work-Out In Hong Kong’s Public Parks http://www.psfk.com/2008/03/boomers-work-out-in-hong-kongs-public-parks.html Ideas & Trends Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:50:05 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Elderly Work-Out In Hong Kong’s Public Parks http://www.psfk.com/2008/03/boomers-work-out-in-hong-kongs-public-parks.html/comment-page-1#comment-15019 Elderly Work-Out In Hong Kong’s Public Parks Wed, 04 Jun 2008 03:58:14 +0000 http://www.psfk.com/2008/03/boomers-work-out-in-hong-kongs-public-parks.html#comment-15019 [...] PSFK via [...] [...] PSFK via [...]

]]> By: Our Own System » Blog Archive » Working out with squirrels: public parks for better health http://www.psfk.com/2008/03/boomers-work-out-in-hong-kongs-public-parks.html/comment-page-1#comment-13239 Our Own System » Blog Archive » Working out with squirrels: public parks for better health Tue, 01 Apr 2008 11:24:05 +0000 http://www.psfk.com/2008/03/boomers-work-out-in-hong-kongs-public-parks.html#comment-13239 [...] brings us a trend of Boomers in Hong Kong working out in public parks.  Making this happen in the United States may be another story, “While it [...] [...] brings us a trend of Boomers in Hong Kong working out in public parks.  Making this happen in the United States may be another story, “While it [...]

]]> By: Matthias Weber http://www.psfk.com/2008/03/boomers-work-out-in-hong-kongs-public-parks.html/comment-page-1#comment-13236 Matthias Weber Tue, 01 Apr 2008 09:34:54 +0000 http://www.psfk.com/2008/03/boomers-work-out-in-hong-kongs-public-parks.html#comment-13236 @Johndmc True, I was sort of sweeping there. However I do still think that there is a big difference between ageing in western and eastern societies. Also, how public spaces are being used by elderly people differs. How visible are old people? I cannot remember seeing any senior work out or exercising in public round here, that is in Germany, it might happen but more likely behind closed doors. I even think that the quote I put on resembles the society's state of mind on what senior citizens are supposed to act like. Being active and senior just does not match in most people's minds. But of course this is a misconception! I think this is mostly about made-up cultural boundaries which are very likely to be torn down within the next decades. Nowadays companies like Nintendo tour through German retirement castles to introduce the Wii to the senior residents. And this could only be the beginning. Would be great if you could share your observations on this issue! @Johndmc
True, I was sort of sweeping there.

However I do still think that there is a big difference between ageing in western and eastern societies. Also, how public spaces are being used by elderly people differs. How visible are old people?

I cannot remember seeing any senior work out or exercising in public round here, that is in Germany, it might happen but more likely behind closed doors. I even think that the quote I put on resembles the society’s state of mind on what senior citizens are supposed to act like. Being active and senior just does not match in most people’s minds. But of course this is a misconception! I think this is mostly about made-up cultural boundaries which are very likely to be torn down within the next decades.

Nowadays companies like Nintendo tour through German retirement castles to introduce the Wii to the senior residents. And this could only be the beginning.

Would be great if you could share your observations on this issue!

]]> By: Semy http://www.psfk.com/2008/03/boomers-work-out-in-hong-kongs-public-parks.html/comment-page-1#comment-13211 Semy Mon, 31 Mar 2008 08:15:13 +0000 http://www.psfk.com/2008/03/boomers-work-out-in-hong-kongs-public-parks.html#comment-13211 Looks very funny... does it really works out ;-) Looks very funny… does it really works out ;-)

]]> By: Johndmc http://www.psfk.com/2008/03/boomers-work-out-in-hong-kongs-public-parks.html/comment-page-1#comment-13155 Johndmc Fri, 28 Mar 2008 20:52:53 +0000 http://www.psfk.com/2008/03/boomers-work-out-in-hong-kongs-public-parks.html#comment-13155 "While it seems to be possible to grow older and remain an active lifestyle in China, being elderly in western society at the same time predetermines you to be totally passive." Wow,that is a pretty blanket statement, any "elderly" westerners care to contradict that? “While it seems to be possible to grow older and remain an active lifestyle in China, being elderly in western society at the same time predetermines you to be totally passive.”

Wow,that is a pretty blanket statement, any “elderly” westerners care to contradict that?

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