Research presents optimizing therapeutic recreation for dementia patients
Landon Hickok- 0
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A joint instructor and student graduate research team at Lethbridge Polytechnic have published findings on their study determining an optimal time for older persons dealing with moderate dementia to engage in recreational activities.
The pilot study was conducted by two members of the Therapeutic Recreation – Gerontology program and focused on observing clients taking part in recreation activities such as stationary exercises, drumming, and bingo.
Instructor Rena Walker and graduate Geraldine Torres Gonzales determined an initial estimate of engagement windows for older adults with moderate dementia at less than 30 minutes.
The results managed to be featured in the Therapeutic Recreation Journal, a prestigious American health journal. Walker also presented the results to several stakeholder groups, such as the Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association and Seneca Polytechnic in Ontario.
