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Characterizing Social and Recreational Programming in Assisted Living
Heather M Hanson1, Christiane A Hoppmann1, Karen Condon2
1Centre for Hip Health and Mobility.
Summary
Assisted living residents receive recreational programming, primarily social activities. Future efforts should increase physical activity by addressing individual, site, and organizational factors.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Public Health
- Recreational Therapy
Background:
- Assisted living (AL) facilities provide housing and care for older adults.
- Recreational programming is a key component of care in AL, impacting resident well-being.
- Understanding current programming and influencing factors is crucial for optimizing AL services.
Purpose of the Study:
- To characterize recreational programming in publicly funded assisted living (AL) sites.
- To explore staff perceptions on factors affecting activity program planning and delivery.
- To identify barriers and enablers for recreational programming in AL.
Main Methods:
- A three-phased investigation over one year.
- Integrated knowledge translation framework utilized.
- Methods included activity calendar review, staff surveys, and interactive symposia across 51 AL sites.
Main Results:
- All surveyed AL sites offered recreational programming.
- Most activities were social, despite perceived high importance of exercise and physical activity.
- Staff expressed confidence in delivering programming and believed it met tenants' holistic needs, fostering community.
Conclusions:
- Assisted living recreational programming is widespread but predominantly social.
- Enhancing physical activity requires addressing individual, site, and organizational factors.
- Future interventions should focus on increasing physical activity opportunities for AL tenants.
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