Leisure 101
Define Recreation
Recreation is: An activity that people engage in during their free time, that people enjoy, and that people recognize as having socially redeeming values. The activity performed is less important than the reason for performing the activity, which is the outcome.
True or False activities such as board games, contests, art, and anything that involves self expression and socialization can improve self-esteem.
TRUE
What benefits may residents see when engaging in Creative or Social leisure activities at Woodbine?
-boosting self-esteem
-increasing social skills
-increasing feelings of self-expression
What is the term for a program Woodbine tries in incorporate that by definition is, "social programs that provide opportunities for different generations to come together to share experiences, knowledge, and skills that are mutually beneficial and foster positive long-term relationships"
Intergenerational Programs
List at least three leisure activities you have seen residents engage in independently at Woodbine
Reading, going outside, listening to music, crocheting, socializing with other residents, etc.
True or false? Does engaging in Leisure activities during the day create a restful nights sleep?
True, Being more active during the day helps create a more restful night’s sleep. Engaging in more active activities earlier in the day will increase the ability for residents being able to relax more before bed.
Name benefits that residents may see when engaging in therapeutic recreation group programs
-reducing loneliness
-building a sense of community and family through leisure
-continue to develop or maintain social skills
-help develop abilities for self-advocacy
Name a resource that Woodbine provides that can aid in increasing/maintaining a resident's problem solving skills, memory, cognition, and challenging mental abilities:
brain teasers, crossword puzzles, memory activities, word searches, sudoku, etc.
List four different types of barriers the population that we work with may have when performing leisure activities
1. Cognitive barriers
2. Physical barriers
3. Visual barriers
4. Hearing Impairments/barriers
True or False: By the year 2050, elders will compromise 70% of the U.S. population
FALSE: But the elders will make up 40%-50% of the population
What benefits could resident with dementia receive when engaging in meaningful tasks such as: folding clothes/towels, passing out mail, baking or cooking, watering plants?
-decrease in agitation
Increasing feelings of accomplishment
increase feelings of being productive and competent
building self-esteem
Name an intervention that Recreation Therapy offers to someone who may be feeling depressed and antisocial
-journaling
-creative expression through art
-1:1 visits involving socialization or sensory stimulation
Name the five domains of health that should be covered in a facility for long term care residents
1. Mental/cognitive
2. Physical
3. Psychological/Emotional
4. Social
5. Spiritual
True or False: Leisure is not considered a
non-pharmacological approach in long term health care facilities
FALSE
Name a benefit of incorporating activities that residents may receive gifts or prizes
Physical and mental health can be positively impacted when residents are involved in these programs
When there is more motivation to remember things and engage in activities, it make residents feel like they are participating in meaningful and important activities
Name an intervention can be offered or may assist a resident who is having feelings of anxiety?
-Guided imagery interventions
-progressive muscle relaxation interventions
-exercise activities
-creative expression or therapeutic art
-1:1 socializing
Name 3 reasons that residents may refuse to engage in leisure activities based on their perceived lack of free time.
-being involved in therapy
-poor health
-lack of motivation/energy
Improvements in global self-esteem, domain specific self-worth, and physical strength/physical condition are all benefits of this exercise program Woodbine offers (HINT: it is a program that originated in China)
TAI-CHI
FACT: In one study, participation in a tai chi program reduced multiple fall risk in older adult fallers by 47.5% over a period of a few months.
Name an activity that Woodbine offers that would increase the resident's feelings of community reintegration
OUTINGS