Our teams offer recreation and leisure activities and services to enhance the health and well-being of our residents and patients. We use a variety of techniques, including arts and crafts, animals, sports, games, dance and movement, drama, music and community outings.
We work with you to:
- identify your strengths and goals
- address barriers, isolation and inactivity because of illness, disability, a chronic condition or aging
- reduce depression, stress and anxiety
- regain movement and reasoning
- build your confidence
- help you socialize
Services
Our services include:- one-to-one therapy
- group programs
- leisure education
We promote choice and independence. And we encourage you to stay involved in the community and follow your interests.
Locations
Feature story
Cats provide companionship for residents
St. Mary’s introduces robotic kittens to their recreation therapy program for rural dementia residents.
ReadJune 07, 2021
Feature story
Recreation assistant shows she truly sees residents through art
Edmonton General recreation assistant, Jennie Vegt, draws portraits of the residents she cares for to show that she sees them.
ReadJanuary 18, 2020
