Recreation

Therapy staff (Recreation, Music) and Recreation staff are appropriately certified and provide services in a caring, compassionate, safe, resident centered manner which results in the resident and family having a positive experience. The staff continuously strives to provide the highest quality of services to the residents and families, representing our professions as a role model within Rosewood Manor and the community.  

The Recreation Department provides a balanced program of Therapeutic Programming (Recreation Therapy and Music Therapy) and Recreation Programming/Opportunities (Quality of Life Programming) which addresses physical, emotional, cognitive, social, spiritual and cultural domains and Prepared Sensory Environments and Interactions based on Dementiability Philosophy. Programs are scheduled in the main building and on the Special Care unit.

Therapeutic Programming 

Restores or rehabilitates in order to improve functioning and independence as well as reducing or eliminating the effects of illness or disability.

Quality of Life Programming

Addresses maintenance of skills or abilities and promoting wellness, self-expression, socialization, independence, distraction, stimulation, security, learning, relaxation and creativity.

Programs are offered 7 days per week

4 full time and 1 part time Recreation staff implements programs such as: exercises, sensory programs, competitive games, outdoor activities, special teas, luncheons, crafts, art, discussion groups, manicures, men’s group, pub/socials, entertainment, baking, gardening and inter-generational programs.

Extra/Optional recreation program and services charges: Extra/optional charges for paid entertainment, pub/happy hour drinks and individual program costs (e.g., fast food lunch, bus trips, bingo) are billed monthly.