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Alzheimer’s Activity Tips

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Many RTs and Activity Professionals work with older populations. A successful Alzheimer’s activity could be pretty tricky to pull off at times. Here are a few helpful tips. I’ll have to admit, aside from working…

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Relieving Tension: A Quick Activity

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Let’s face it: these are tense times. There’s a lot going on in the world and people are feeling it internally. As we all know, stress takes a toll on the body. Relieving tension is more…

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Adapting Leisure During COVID-19

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This year has been hard on everyone. Sadly, our participants are probably suffering more than most. Depending on the population, options for leisure can be severely limited. Adapting leisure during these challenging times is essential…

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7 Tips for Creating a Children’s Book

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Have you ever considered a side hustle to supplement your Recreation Therapy income? Ever thought about creating a children’s book?   I think RTs have a distinct advantage when it comes to creating a children’s book….

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Anxiety Headlines: How to Cope

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We are living in strange times. Anxiety headlines seem like the new normal. Here’s a simple activity to help your participants cope.

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The Real Recreation Therapist Kevin Gruzewski, CTRS, has over 18 years providing Recreation Therapy Services to a variety of individuals. This blog pairs his passion for helping others with his love for writing in hopes to be a valuable resource for any RT or Activity Professional.

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