Recreational Services
Areas We Target
Social/Emotional
Participating in social activities through recreational projects provides vital emotional support to seniors. This results in reduced depression and anxiety, enhanced coping skills, improved emotional regulation, and lower risks for health problems such as dementia and heart disease.
Sample of Activities:
Painting
Gardening
Cooking/Baking
Crafts/Knitting
Physical
Physical activities promote independence, encourage movement, and can prevent or delay many health related issues that come with age. Among other benefits, physical activities increase strength and endurance, reduce anger, improve mood, and increase one’s overall health and wellness.
Sample of Activities:
Adaptive Sports
Fitness and Exercise
Walking
Yoga
Cognitive/Dementia
Cognitive activities engage and enhance the brain, enabling it to adapt more effectively to age-related changes in mental functions. By regularly practicing these exercises, one can experience improvements in memory retention, enhanced problem-solving abilities, and increased verbal fluency.
Sample of Activities:
Playing an instrument
Brain games
Writing prompts
Reminiscence Therapy
Spiritual
Engaging in spiritual activities cultivates a positive and hopeful attitude towards life and illness, resulting in improved health outcomes and overall wellbeing. Through seeking meaning, seniors experience reduced risks of developing depression and anxiety and can gain a renewed sense of purpose promoting overall health and vitality.
Sample of Activities:
Meditation
Aromatherapy
Connecting with nature
Take Charge of Your Loved One’s Wellness.
Helps Individuals Remain in their Natural Environment
Recreational therapy can help reduce the probability of institutionalization for seniors by promoting physical and cognitive abilities, social interaction, and overall quality of life, enabling them to maintain independence and community-based living for longer.
Can Improve Cognitive Function Associated with Dementia and Related Diseases
While recreational therapy may not prevent dementia, it can assist in reducing the risk or slowing the progression of cognitive decline associated with the disease. Recreational therapy is part of a comprehensive approach to brain health that includes other lifestyle factors, such as regular exercise, social engagement, and cognitive stimulation.