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

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