BENEFITS OF THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITIES AND RECREATION

Improved Cognitive Skills	Improved Physical Skills
Ability to follow simple directions Improved communication Improved interpersonal skills Decision making opportunities Improved attention span Heightened sensory awareness Heightened environmental awareness Improved ability to make needs known Improved memory skills Improved self-expression	Improved fine/gross motor skills Increased endurance Increased mobility and range of motion Improved hand/eye coordination Improved ADL skills/body awareness Increased strength and flexibility Improved sleep patterns Improved skin integrity Improved appetite Decreased incontinence Decreased use of pain medications
Improved Emotional Well-Being	Decrease in Behavioral Problems
Increased socialization Increased motivation Opportunity for creative expression Increased self-esteem Increased confidence Decreased depression Decreased boredom Utilization of stress management skills Decreased Learned Helplessness	Wandering Sundown Syndrome Agitation Anxiety Repetitive motions Yelling and screaming Abusive behavior Use of physical restraints Use of chemical restraints