A Person-Centered Approach for Individuals with Cognitive Decline
Recreational services are especially effective for individuals with cognitive decline. A person-centered approach empowers individuals by offering choices in well-prepared environments that simplify complex tasks. Our compassionate and professional staff create settings with visual, auditory, and tactile cues to facilitate recall and encourage participation. At Recare, we see the person, not just the condition, and employ these methods to care for your loved one.
How It Works
Our cognitive engagement specialists work closely with families to understand each client’s history, interests, daily routines, and preserved abilities. We then create a customized, goal-oriented activity plan that promotes engagement, helps to reduce behavioral symptoms, and enhances quality of life. We continuously analyze and reevaluate our clients' behaviors to address any changes related to the disease.
Memory Program Activities
Activities include: immersive painting, interactive musical instrumental sessions, sensory boards, sensory crafts, cognitive games, aromatherapy, reminiscence scrapbooking, comfort toys/dolls, and more!
Areas We Target
Social/Emotional
Participating in social activities through recreational projects provides vital emotional support to seniors. This results in reduced depression and anxiety, enhanced coping skills, improved emotional regulation, and lower risks for health problems such as dementia and heart disease.
Sample of Activities:
Painting
Gardening
Cooking/Baking
Crafts/Knitting
Physical
Physical activities promote independence, encourage movement, and can prevent or delay many health related issues that come with age. Among other benefits, physical activities increase strength and endurance, reduce anger, improve mood, and increase one’s overall health and wellness.
Sample of Activities:
Adaptive Sports
Fitness and Exercise
Walking
Yoga
Cognitive/Dementia
Cognitive activities engage and enhance the brain, enabling it to adapt more effectively to age-related changes in mental functions. By regularly practicing these exercises, one can experience improvements in memory retention, enhanced problem-solving abilities, and increased verbal fluency.
Sample of Activities:
Playing an instrument
Brain games
Writing prompts
Reminiscence Therapy
Spiritual
Engaging in activities that promote a sense of purpose helps cultivate a positive and hopeful attitude towards life and illness, resulting in improved health outcomes and overall wellbeing. Through seeking meaning, seniors experience reduced risks of developing depression and anxiety and can gain a renewed sense of fulfillment promoting overall health and vitality.
Sample of Activities:
Meditation
Aromatherapy
Connecting with nature
Foster a sense of purpose and accomplishment: Activities are thoughtfully designed to nurture a sense of achievement and fulfillment.
Emphasize the use of remaining capabilities: We focus on harnessing and celebrating existing abilities.
Facilitate improvement with practice: Ongoing engagement allows for potential growth and progress.
Enable independence: Our approach actively supports preserving independence to the greatest extent possible.
Engage in purposeful and meaningful activities: Tailored activities offer meaningful and purpose-driven experiences.
Have social roles within a connected community: We encourage active involvement and connection within a supportive community, fostering a sense of belonging to the larger world.