Assisting with Activities & Recreational Therapy at Home

Objectives: Describe the importance of recreational therapy in the care of older adults. Demonstrate the caregiver’s role in providing engagement opportunities for older adults. Identify safe recreational therapy activities for older adults. Explain the barriers to recreational therapy and challenges for older adults living with medical conditions.

Description: This class will teach caregivers the importance of recreational therapy for older adults. Caregivers will learn how to safely use recreational therapy skills with clients. Caregivers will also learn how to safely lead activities for older adults with certain medical conditions.