Welcome to Recreational Respite
Recreation therapy or therapeutic recreation enables any individual to achieve quality of life and optimal health through meaningful experiences in recreation and leisure. It provides support, guidance and advocacy for any individual with physical, mental, social, behavioral or emotional limitations. Our recreation programs are individually designed based on the strengths, interests, needs and abilities of our clients. Our skill in recreation therapy is in the ability to engage through sometimes challenging times, transition into programs that are a good fit or help integrate to ensure inclusion for all. While standard therapies tend to treat illness, recreation therapy can aid to develop and maintain great well being and quality of life.
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Family Caregivers Unite! unites with Recreational RespiteJanuary 13, 2012
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VoiceAmerica’s influential Family Caregivers Unite! talk show links with community engagement specialist, Recreational Respite.
Oakville, ON., January 12, 2012—Because of the growing importance of family caregiving in North America, Family Caregivers Unite! is teaming with community engagement specialist, Amy MacFarlane of Recreational Respite, to strengthen links with the family caregiver communities. Family Caregivers Unite! host, Dr Gordon Atherley, says that family caregivers are giving more and more to healthcare systems, but they are not yet receiving all the support they need and merit. “Which is why they need ways to communicate among themselves, to share experiences, and to get the information they need to help their family members”, he says. Amy MacFarlane, Director of Family Caregivers Unite!’s community engagement, says that connecting Family Caregivers Unite! more closely with family caregiver communities, locally, regionally, nationally and internationally is the next major step forward in family caregiving. “Then they’ll be helped to engage with each other and to make their voices heard with a new level of empowerment and advocacy for their roles, as caregivers”, she adds.
Click here for the full release: News Release: FCGU! and Recreational Respite
The Reitman Centre CARERS Program
November 26, 2011
Have you heard about The Carers Program!?
Individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias experience changes in their memory and other mental abilities, which over time can affect all aspects of their functioning. As a family carer, you may experience complex emotions and stress, and have to take on new roles and responsibilities. At times you may also find it difficult to balance the different aspects of your life. The Cyril & Dorothy, Joel & Jill Reitman Centre for Alzheimer’s Support and Training provides support that will benefit carers and their family members with dementia.
The CARES Program Can Help.
We are committed to enabling families to care for their family members with dementia. Using the CARERS program you will learn specific strategies, knowledge and skills that will benefit both you and your family member.
The CARERS program is a 10 session therapeutic group for carers that offers the practical skill-based tools and emotional support needed to provide care to family members with dementia.
The key goals of the program include:
• Reduce isolation.
• Develop practical skills to improve communication and interactions
and manage behaviours.
• Identify strategies for self-care and asking for help.
• Learn new approaches for problem solving.
• Enhance sense of capability.
• Provide emotional support, therapy for depression and anxiety.
Click here for the brochure: Carers Program or call for more information, 416-586-4800 ext. 5192 or visit www.caregiverMSH.com
We proudly announce the launch of our Just for Kids! program…
October 16, 2011
Our Just for Kids program involves the design and implementation of therapeutic recreation programs that can contribute greatly to a child’s growth and help with a variety of social, motor, physical and cognitive skills. Our team will identify the specific goals and objectives specifically beneficial to the child’s needs and create a program that will encourage positive participation at home, school and in the community.
Our program supports children who are 5-18 years of age and are living with:
Autism spectrum disorders
Down syndrome
Acquired brain injury
Learning disabilities
Cerebral palsy
What are the benefits of therapeutic recreation for children with special needs?
Stronger social skills
Life-long leisure skills
Healthy active lifestyles
Confidence and self-esteem
Increased independence
Improved quality of life
Self control
Enhanced physical abilities
Therapeutic recreation can offer an extremely beneficial extension of traditional therapy services involving the child, their parents or care givers. Our team can assist to help build family unity, promote adjustment to disability and advocate for families needs. Visit our NEW Just for Kids section
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