When we think of playgrounds, we typically think of children running and laughing as their parents, or grandparents, sit and watch on the sidelines.
Perhaps this tells us something away the way we perceive an active lifestyle. In many or our own heads, an active, laughter-filled life is reserved only for children. However, a non-profit organization called KaBOOM! is aiming to change this idea. KaBOOM! is a foundation that focuses on the importance of play and bringing an active lifestyle to children, especially those who live in poverty.
Currently, the organization is focusing its vision on more than just the children. Right now they are working with the Humana Foundation to build multigenerational playgrounds throughout the United States.
That’s right, it’s no more sitting on benches and feeding the birds for seniors. Multigenerational parks, which specifically focus on the elderly, are working to get adults active in their communities the same way we encourage kids to be active.
The idea is getting seniors to be active and socialize:
Playgrounds designed for seniors have caught on in Asia and Europe and are beginning to make their way across the Big Pond. The parks include low-impact exercise equipment such as elliptical machines, static bikes and body flexors and are intended to help promote balance and flexibility. Better balance means fewer falls, according to the Huffington Post.
Watch how these adorable adult playgrounds have already caught on in Spain:
[Featured Image Credit: Washington Post]