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For Albertans - Live Well and Be Healthy

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Making a Difference in the Lives of Albertans

View the following links to see the positive impact the recreation therapy profession has on the health and well-being of Albertans
  • Many hands helped pave the road to Bea
  • Seniors living with dementia find their 'voice' through hands on creativity
  • Butterfly Therapy takes flight - filled with hope
  • Innisfail team hailed as Healthcare Heroes
  • Recreation Therapists provide end of life support for Albertans
  • Health Benefits from Recreation Therapy Arts Program
  • The role of a Recreation Therapist in an Albertan Rehabilitation Hospital
  • Continuing care residents pen song for Streisand
  • Virtual adult day program launches
  • Hearts are foal at rural continuing care centre
  • South County Village Recreation Team nomination.
  • Adult day program gets cooking
  • Let’s Connect brings seniors together
  • Good News Story
  • Recovery: the science and the grief
  • Horse therapy spurs connections, healing conversations
  • Virtual Program keeps connections going for seniors.
  • ABBY brings activities, comfort to dementia patients.
  • Equine Wellness Connection garners Recreation Therapy Award.
  • Art-Therapy project opens the world for seniors isolated during COVID-19.
  • Country Stars pick and grin for Milk River Seniors.
  • Project creates homelike environment for seniors living with dementia.
  • Golf Athlete of the Week.
  • Art bursary draws opportunities for therapy clients.
  • Recreotherapy - The Impact of Recreational Therapy during COVID-19.
  • Didsbury Health Services
  • Help others get better

 

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Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association
PO Box 19531 Cranston PO
Calgary, AB
T3M 0V4

 

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