Therapeutic Recreation for Seniors in Ottawa
Therapeutic Recreation for Seniors in Ottawa
What is Therapeutic Recreation?
Therapeutic Recreation at Best Life is a highly personalized, one-on-one service designed to support emotional well-being, cognitive engagement, and overall quality of life through meaningful, interest-based activities.
Connection. Purpose. Joy in Every Moment.
At Best Life, Therapeutic Recreation is delivered by trained professionals who take the time to understand each client’s interests, abilities, and goals. Sessions are intentionally designed to support mental health, social connection, and a sense of identity, especially as life transitions or abilities change.
This service is ideal for individuals who may not need hands-on personal care, but benefit from structure, connection, and meaningful engagement.
Therapeutic Recreation Is Well-Suited For:
Older adults who are cognitively aware but feeling disengaged or isolated
Individuals experiencing early cognitive or emotional changes
Clients who want more than task-based support
Families seeking a thoughtful, elevated approach to quality of life
Your Therapeutic Recreation Sessions
Each session is customized and may include a combination of:
Cognitive & Memory-Based Engagement
Guided reminiscence using photos, music, or meaningful objects
Trivia, word games, or conversation prompts tailored to the client’s interests
Brain-stimulating games adapted for cognitive ability and energy level
Creative & Expressive Activities
Art-based activities such as painting, drawing, or crafting
Music appreciation, lyric discussion, or rhythm-based engagement
Storytelling, journaling, or legacy-style projects
Purposeful Leisure & Routine
Games such as cards, board games, or puzzles chosen intentionally
Interest-based activities (sports discussions, cultural topics, current events)
Structured routines that create rhythm and something to look forward to
Social & Emotional Connection
One-on-one conversation focused on connection and emotional well-being
Gentle coaching around transitions, identity, and change
Activities that support confidence, self-expression, and meaning
Sessions are always client-led, never rushed, and adjusted in real time based on mood, energy, and engagement.
Therapeutic Recreation Memberships
Therapeutic Recreation at Best Life is offered through a membership model to ensure continuity, depth, and a consistently high standard of care.
A membership includes:
- Consistent, one-on-one engagement delivered on a scheduled basis
- A personalized recreation plan that is continuously refined over time
- Ongoing continuity with a dedicated therapeutic recreation professional
- A relationship-driven approach that supports trust, comfort, and long-term engagement
The Living Well Approach
Each Living Well Plan begins with a personalized assessment to understand the individual’s strengths, interests, and goals. From there, we design a tailored program that supports emotional well-being, cognitive engagement, and social connection.
Our Living Well approach integrates Therapeutic Recreation, Personal Care, and Fitness to support the whole person, physically, emotionally, cognitively, and socially.
Personal Care supports comfort and dignity.
Fitness builds strength, balance, and confidence.
Therapeutic Recreation brings it all together through meaningful engagement and purposeful connection.
Together, these services create a thoughtful circle of support, helping clients live fully, not just function.
If you’re building a personalized plan for yourself or a loved one, our team can help you create the right combination of Living Well services to support balance, vitality, and quality of life.
