From Boston.com: (click for full article)
Not long ago, elderly residents in rehab centers were limited to passive activities like coffee klatches, knitting and sing-a-longs. But now, despite walkers and wheelchairs, seniors are finding new expression in yoga and drumming classes, computer courses, art workshops and dancing. ?People assume that older adults don?t want to do anything but watch TV, but actually if given the option, they enjoy different activities,? said Julie Wade, 45, a recreational therapist and ?community life leader? at Hebrew Rehabilitation?s NewBridge on the Charles campus in Dedham. Research suggests that the arts and other expressive outlets provide emotional and physical benefits for older adults, improving cognition, aiding mobility, and making participants feel valued.
The goal of a senior housing community is to support the health and independence of residents, as well as encourage a sense of community. Wade says that while the long-term care population she works with is often old and frail, they still enjoy having fun, and haven?t lost their competitive spirit. ?You don?t see many 90-year-old woman playing field hockey in a chair, but they?ll be laughing and hooting and hollering,? said Wade, who has a degree in physical education. The facility also partners with the Rashi School to encourage an intergenerational campus where young and old learn and socialize together. ?No matter how old, there are always life lessons to share,? said Wade.
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