Therapeutic Recreation
The Carolton features a fully-staffed Therapeutic Recreation Department. Therapeutic recreation is an important part of a successful rehabilitation program.
- Specially trained staff
- Helps promote patients' physical, mental and emotional well-being
- Enhances the patients' overall experience at The Carolton
- Part of each patient's care plan, including short-term patients as well as long-term residents
- Helps alleviate stress, depression and anxiety and aids in body strengthening and flexibility
- Reduces some of the negative effects of illness or disability
- Helps patients cope with symptoms of illness, loss of function and provides opportunities for personal growth and development
- Enhances enjoyment
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Entertainment and personal growth
The Carolton offers a variety of entertaining group activities daily, including scheduled evening programs.
- Music, games, arts and crafts, movement/chair aerobics, aromatherapy, pet visits, travelogues, biographies
- Group art classes, inter-generational programs and outdoor courtyard activities
- Weekly professional performances including Dixieland, classical, golden standards and popular sing-along programs
- Monthly birthday parties and special holiday celebrations are also planned
- Family members are always welcome to attend any activities with their loved ones
- Independent leisure materials include movies, crossword puzzles, magazines, music tapes, large print books, painting supplies, and knitting and crocheting supplies
- Mail and package deliveries are made daily; Therapeutic Recreation staff members are also available to assist with sending mail
Spiritual programs
The Therapeutic Recreation Department plans weekly Christian services; Jewish services are scheduled during the high holy days.
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Recreation
