An examination of social and recreational needs among older Chinese residents in an independent living housing site

The purpose of this study was to investigate the needs of independent living older Chinese residents for social and recreational services. The goal of this research is to decrease the underutilization of related services among this particular older population and provide them with a better quality of life. This quantitative study utilized existing data from a nonprofit organization, LifeSTEPS, which provides routine assessment of social and recreational services for senior residents in their contracted properties. The study was able to generate results from 25 self-administered questionnaires.; Results indicated that residents mostly seek assistance from adult children when reaching out for needed services or benefits. Subjects' service preferences have resembled many concrete needs of the general aging population. Other recommended services consisting of transportation, language, socialization, and essential social services were mentioned in the study to promote service utilization rate, peer interaction, and mental and physical well-being.