Abstract
Activity is a basic human need expressed in work and leisure pursuits. Unfortunately, people with dementia have a low rate of activity participation because of associated physical and cognitive constraints. Recently, the American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA) held a consensus meeting to address this issue and formulate practice guidelines for recreation therapy in the care of people with dementia. The consensus document presents an evidence-based intervention theory that draws on the science of two disciplines: nursing and recreation therapy. This article reports on the ATRA guidelines and illustrates their applicability in a case study of a resident with severe aggression associated with dementia.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 18-25 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Geriatric Nursing |
Volume | 24 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2003 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Gerontology