Re-creative Resources - PURPOSE OF THERAPEUTIC RECREATION and ACTIVITIES

PURPOSE OF THERAPEUTIC RECREATION and ACTIVITIES

To promote and enhance quality of life
To offer activities that are meaningful to each resident
To enhance or maintain cognitive abilities
To enhance or maintain physical abilities
To promote emotional and psychosocial well-being
To provide opportunity for socialization
To offer opportunity for creative expression
To offer opportunity for decision making, choice, and responsibility
To offer opportunity for religious or spiritual expression
To offer solace and relaxation
To provide opportunity for fun, pleasure, and enjoyment
To offer opportunity to share common interests, cultures, and experiences
To promote independence and decreased learned helplessness
To provide opportunity to learn new skills, adapt old skills, and enjoy new leisure experiences