I will start where I am, and you start where you are. We are all living, loving, and learning.
Mind Matters & Chat Room via Without Walls Seniors Programming
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Mind Matters on YouTube
Finish the Phrase ~ https://youtu.be/683hVSM0Ab8
‘King’ Sized Words ~ https://youtu.be/ZahgVi-E1UQ
Therapeutic Recreation sessions are in person in the Prescott-Russell Municipalities and into Quebec near Rigaud and Hudson areas. Clients will be assessed on an individual basis. If you have a question, a query, a situation that may require a different perspective or approach, please connect and a conversation can be had. Please Be Well and Keep Safe… for you and your loved ones. Denise
Dementia Care
90-120 Minute Sessions
Dementia Care is all about providing recreation based activities and services which intend to enhance the quality of life for persons (and their families) living with various forms of dementia, such as Alzheimer’s Disease, Stroke or Parkinson’s related memory loss. This is a multi-faceted approach, treating the whole person and encompassing various techniques and activities to relate to the person living with dementia. These sessions may include time to socialize, movement based activities, emotional connection, reminiscing, cognitive stimulation and/or leisure education.
Physical Program
30 Minute Sessions
The old saying “If you don’t use it, you lose it” is key to physical health and physical ability. Taking into consideration clientele’s coginiton, abilities, strengths, weaknesses, and personal goals, safe physical activities can help to maintain or improve physical functioning for large motor skills, small motor skills, hand-eye coordination and/or balance.
Some examples of physical activities may include ball toss, balloon badminton/volleyball, seated exercises, outdoor walks or dancing.
Leisure Education & Socialization
60-120 Minute Sessions
Being part of a community is important to each of us. At times our interactions with the ‘outside’ world shrinks, which may contribute to a fear of being with others or in certain situations. Providing assurance or continued re-assurance to clientele in social situations and providing ways which may increase involvement within their surroundings, helps to encourage more engagement in life or activities available to them. Whether your loved one is failing to cope, feeling overwhelm or possibly depression, Leisure Education can be a way to bring increased meaning to days… even if they are in a long term care or retirement community.
Leisure Education may involve finding new activities that interest and engage clientele or discovering new ways with old favourites!
Consultation
Are you looking for answers or ways to improve interaction with your loved one or clientele who is experiencing memory loss and/or dementia? Let’s talk and find some solutions for you. It could be in interactions or misunderstandings verses behaviours displayed.
Consultation can encompass an in home assessment or through your Recreation Department (LTC or Retirement facility).
Without Walls Seniors Programming with the City of St. Catharines
MIND MATTERS St. Catharines Seniors’ Centre Without Walls
Monday October 30th, November 20th & December 18th, 2023 | 11:00-11:30 am ET | by phone
THE CHAT ROOM St. Catharines Senior’s Centre Without Walls
Wednesday October 18th, November 8th & December 6th | 11:00-11:30 ET | by phone
Without Walls is a program platform where participants are not required to have internet accessibility to enjoy group programs. Join Therapeutic Recreationist, Denise, as she provides Mind Matters - stimulating and fun cognitive sessions for socialization and exercising the brain and The Chat Room which offers a platform to share thoughts and memories around the chosen theme for the session. Register with the City of St. Catharines Citizens First at 905-688-5600 ext 1554 for programming offered by telephone. Pre-Registration is required at no cost to participants.