Leisure Adjustments of Older Finnish Adults during the Early Stages of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Abstract The current approach to “aging well” emphasizes the importance of active leisure participation in late adulthood. This relates view that activities enable older adults stay physically, mentally, and socially active, they thereby contribute wellbeing. In spring 2020, activity engagement was significantly hampered by COVID-19 pandemic. study explores leisure-related experiences adaptation strategies among Finnish during period strict physical distancing. data comprises letters (N = 77) written people (aged 70–93) were analyzed using content analysis. suggests reorganization particularly influenced social significance activities, age identities participants, prevailing ideals aging. paper introduces three adjustment: building new routines, maintaining activeness, enjoying slow leisure. article highlights investing adults’ aftercare