New Brochure!

February 23, 2012    Written By: Amy MacFarlane |  No Comments

Recreational Respite, has a new look! Please feel free to share our newest brochure, browse new updates while you’re on our website and check out our RecreACTIVE (group based) programs!

Recreational Respite- main brochure

Recreation Therapy and Family Caregivers

February 21, 2012    Written By: Amy MacFarlane |  No Comments

RecreACTIVE programs with the Alzheimer’s Society of Halton

February 19, 2012    Written By: Amy MacFarlane |  No Comments

We proudly let you know of a new partnership with the Alzheimer’s Society of Halton and our RecreACTIVE programs! Starting March 5, 2012 we will run a series of our unique RecreACTIVE programs on various Mondays (see attached flyer) for those who have early onset Alzheimer’s or related dementia. If you know someone who could benefit from taking part in these programs, please have them call the Alzheimer’s Society of Halton, direct to register:
phone: 289-837-2310

See attached RecreACTIVE flyer for specific programs and details.

Family Caregivers Unite! unites with Recreational Respite

January 13, 2012    Written By: Amy MacFarlane |  No Comments

For immediate news release:

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    Written By: Amy MacFarlane |  No Comments

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