Types of Leisure
These types of activities are done with other people.
(Active, Passive, Social, Cognitive, Relaxation)
What is Social Leisure?
Examples: Conversation/discussion topics, reminiscing (favorite memories/life stories), current events, Facetime/call a family/friends.).
Participating in daily activities during the day can help create a more restful nights __________.
(Sleep, Stress, Relationships, Lifespan, Quality of Life)
What is Sleep?
Name a TV show that exercises the brain.
What is Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune, Family Feud, etc?
-History, animal shows, comedy, YouTube videos, music channels, current events (limiting the amount of negative news)
This person is the HBPC Recreation Therapist.
(Community Resources, Technology/Applications, Activity Calendar/Activity Board, Online Resources, Christine Avera)
Who is Christine Avera?
Contact your recreation therapist for any leisure related activities and resources :)
407-808-0437
I used to be a real estate agent in my past.
(Eileen, Yvonne, Carmen, Janet, Margarita, Marta)
Who is Janet?
These type of activities a person does that require thinking.
(Active, Passive, Social, Cognitive, Relaxation)
What is Cognitive Leisure?
Examples: Trivia, brain teasers, crossword/word search, puzzles, games.
Participating in recreation activities allows people to build and improve ____________.
(Sleep, Stress, Relationships, Lifespan, Quality of Life)
What is Relationships?
Name a music activity.
What is name that tune, play a favorite song, sing a long, relaxation/meditation music, musical instruments (can use household items), watch a concert, dance/movement exercises.
These resources can be searched for ______ such as virtual tours, exercise/meditation classes, ted talks, audio books, and more.
(Community Resources, Technology/Applications, Activity Calendar/Activity Board, Online/Internet, Christine Avera)
What are Online/Internet Resources?
I used to sell insurance and work for the state with unemployment.
(Eileen, Yvonne, Carmen, Janet, Margarita, Marta)
Who is Eileen?
These types of activities involve exertion of physical or mental energy.
(Active, Passive, Social, Cognitive, Relaxation)
What is Active Leisure?
Examples: walking, balloon toss/beachball kickball, chair/stretching/movement exercises, help with a chore/organize something, cooking/baking, outings (go for a car ride).
Participating in leisure activities can greatly reduce ___________.
(Sleep, Stress, Relationships, Lifespan, Quality of Life)
What is Stress?
Name an outdoor activity.
What is go for a walk, sit outside, birdwatching, cloud shapes, Name 5, go for a car ride, journal/reading/coloring, take pictures, land art.
This is a structured schedule or a display of various activities and/or ideas.
(Community Resources, Technology/Applications, Activity Calendar/Activity Board, Online/Internet, Christine Avera)
What is an Activity Calendar/Activity Board?
Activity Calendar-Structured time/activities to complete
Activity Board-Various activities to chose from daily
I was in the Army Reserves for 6 years and an office manager for a healthcare company for 2 years.
(Eileen, Yvonne, Carmen, Janet, Margarita, Marta)
Who is Yvonne?
These types of activities a person does that does not exert any significant physical or mental energy.
(Active, Passive, Social, Cognitive, Relaxation)
What is Passive Leisure?
Examples: Watching tv/movies, reading newspaper/magazines, read a book/listen to an audio book (large print), listen to music, sitting outside.
Choosing healthy and happy recreation activities can extend a person's ____________.
(Sleep, Stress, Relationships, Lifespan, Quality of Life)
What is Lifespan?
Name a game to play.
What is Name 5, guess that animal/object/scent, I spy, 2 truths and a lie, board games, card games, bingo, trivia.
This is what you can use to find a variety of videos, music, new skills, humor/comedy, relaxation activities, etc.
(Community Resources, Technology/Applications, Activity Calendar/Activity Board, Online/Internet, Christine Avera)
What is Technology/Applications?
(YouTube, Pandora, Virtual Tours, FaceBook, FaceTime)
Everyone thinks I am a city girl but I was raised on the country side.
(Eileen, Yvonne, Carmen, Janet, Margarita, Marta)
Who is Carmen?
These types of activities a person does that are calming and can reduce stress/anxiety.
(Active, Passive, Social, Cognitive, Relaxation)
What is Relaxation Leisure?
Examples: meditation, relaxation music/videos, aromatherapy, breathing activities, sitting outside, spiritual.
Participating in pleasurable leisure activities will increase a persons ____________.
(Sleep, Stress, Relationships, Lifespan, Quality of Life)
What is Quality of Life?
-Increasing participation in pleasurable activities help create a balance between medical situation and enjoyment. Balance between active, passive, social, cognitive, and relaxation activities can increase self-esteem, sense of accomplishment, meaningful relationships, positive memories, increase mood and sleep, and reduce stress, boredom, and disruptive behaviors.
Name conversation topics.
What is favorites, memories, learn something new (look up interesting facts), trivia, current events, tell/listen to jokes.
These organizations can provide activities for Veterans such as the VFW, local senior/recreation center, YMCA, volunteering, outings/events.
(Community Resources, Technology/Applications, Activity Calendar/Activity Board, Online/Internet, Christine Avera)
What is Community Resources?
I am a musician that plays the flute. I have played for Disney for the electric light parade for a few years. I also played at an opening for Epcot with Pat Boone.
(Eileen, Yvonne, Carmen, Janet, Margarita, Marta)
Who is Margarita?