Spiritual

Welcome to the Perley Health Active Seniors! We prepared two introduction videos: The first video tells you more about the Perley Health and the Therapeutic Recreation and Creative Arts Department. The second video explains what is therapeutic recreation and how you and your loved one can benefit from it. We hope you enjoy our resources.  If you have any questions or comments, please Contact Us.

Gentle exercise and breathing can have a big impact. Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga which is perfect for anyone who has reduced mobility or difficulty standing.  You can build strength, improve flexibility, breathe easier and have a better sense of well-being.

Weaving the Spiritual and Artistic.

Music is a powerful tool. In a stage where there might be many unknowns, music can be comforting as one anticipates what the musical phrase will be, or one listens to a song that they have loved throughout their whole life. It represents who that person has been and who they continue to be even at the end stages of their life - or especially at their end stages of life.

Colouring books aren’t just for kids. Adult colouring is very popular and there are many benefits. It’s a great way to relax, get creative and be mindful. It also helps to improve hand-eye coordination. Watch this video to learn more.

Everybody needs a little holiday. In this video, we take you to a beach. Sit back and relax – and enjoy the sun and sand.  

Guided visualization to relax your mind and body.

It’s time to relax.  This video teaches you how to tense and then relax each muscle group in your body – one by one. By doing so, you can calm your mind and feel less anxious.

Recording your life story.

Hear from two Perley Health residents about their journey with therapeutic recreation.